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7,500+ students. 72 college visits. 89% of students aspiring to college. Just a few of the noteworthy numbers from the 2015-16 academic year for Oregon GEAR UP!
Our students, educators and staff had a busy summer with a conference, workshop and multiple camps.
The GEAR UP Affiliate program aims to increase the number of Oregon schools using the GEAR UP model and resources to develop and maintain a college-going culture in their communities.
For National GEAR UP Week we asked educators, students, partners and staff to describe GEAR UP in one word.
Almost 350 students and educators experienced three days of learning and fun at Oregon State University in August.
In conjunction with Oregon Private College Week, Oregon GEAR UP and The Alliance hosted a one-week summer program for rural, low-income students to explore educational opportunities available at private, nonprofit colleges across the state.
Oregon was in the spotlight amidst the 1,800 attendees of the 2015 National GEAR UP Conference in San Francisco.
Stanfield Secondary School participates in the Eastern Promise program that teams high school educators and college professors in learning communities to align curriculum.
In order to graduate, seniors at Umatilla High School must go through an exit interview that is the culumination of a portfolio that includes career exploration, resume building and life skills.
