Archive for the ‘2011’

  • Doing What Works: Navigating the Path to College

    Doing What Works is a collaboration from WestEd, the American Institutes for Research and RMC Research Corporation, is a great multi-media site that is a wonderful clearinghouse for research based education practices online. This site [...]

    by in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • The Impact of California GEAR UP

    It’s hard to imagine that for the last 12 years California GEAR UP has provided the state with services and support that have resulted in dramatic and measurable impact. As the sunset of GEAR UP [...]

    by in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • GEAR UP Videos! Check out the many new videos on our updated site.

    We’ve added many new videos to our video site that we think you will enjoy. One of the most popular in GEAR UP history is the Education Trust Award student panel from our community conference. [...]

    by in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • GEAR UP National Conference is in San Francisco, CA July 17-20.

    The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships host the 2011 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual conference entitled Unlocking Potential: Bridge to the Future. This conference will convene GEAR UP and other college access professionals, as well [...]

    by in 2011 on July 12th, 2011 at 08:07 am
  • It’s That Time of Year: Education Trust Awards

    Since 1999, 5,065 California GEAR UP students have received Education Trust Awards from the program. Education Trust Awards provide $2,000 (plus interest) in resources to defray the costs of college attendance. Award recipients are selected [...]

    by in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Visits California GEAR UP School

    U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan held a round table discussion at California GEAR UP distinguished school Tincher Prep in Long Beach. The purpose of his visit was to learn best practices of the school [...]

    by in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • Partner Spotlight: UC Davis EAOP

    One of our many long lasting and successful statewide partnerships has been with UC Davis, EAOP (early academic outreach programs). We’ve worked with Director Timoteo Rico for years, and we had a chance to interview [...]

    by in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • VIDEO: Congressman Fattah Supports California GEAR UP

    We’ve added three new videos to our video site that we think you will enjoy. The first is the message of support sent to us during our statewide Community Conferences from Congressman Chaka Fattah, the [...]

    by in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
  • Expansive MetLife Research Shows Divergent Views on Pathway to College

    The MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Preparing Students for College and Careers, a substantial majority of teachers, parents, and Fortune 1000 executives believe that one of the nation’s highest priorities in education should be [...]

    by in 2011 on April 24th, 2011 at 01:04 pm
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