Being in school means succeeding in school. Learn how GEAR UP schools are encouraging attendance though community and family partnerships and access resources to address the issue in your school.

 

The Powers School District will be building a college and career readiness center and snack bar thanks to GEAR UP and The Ford Family Foundation.

 

GEAR UP educators gathered for a three-day professional development and planning retreat in Central Oregon.

 

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A radio interview with South Umpqua School District Superintendent Steve Kelley and teacher/GEAR UP coordinator Kristy Westbrooks.

 

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Oregon's College Application Week runs from November 3-14 with over 85 sites participating across the state.

 

More GEAR UP in 2014 header image
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Oregon GEAR UP $2.6 million a year for seven years in order to continue college readiness initiatives in low-income middle and high schools.

 

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GEAR UP students participated in 3 days of leadership and team-building activities at the University of Oregon.

 

"Adopt-A-College Student" Expands to GEAR UP Schools header image
In partnership with Oregon State University's Office of Precollege Programs, college students will virtually connect with Oregon GEAR UP classrooms providing mentoring support and a bridge to postsecondary education.

 

GEAR UP students spent a week at Oregon State University doing hands-on activities, bonding with college mentors, and learning how to be a successful college student.

 

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Chiloquin High School is getting ready to launch their local radio station which will feature student programming and events.

 

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