Results
GEAR UP Works
A study shows that for the 2008-14 cohort of schools, GEAR UP participation had a significant positive impact on the college enrollment rate, for both immediate college enrollment and delayed college enrollment when compared to a comparison group.
In addition, recent evaluations find that Oregon GEAR UP has played an instrumental role in promoting a college-going culture, including increasing students' expectations for postsecondary education. Results also indicate a positive correlation between participation in GEAR UP-related activities and positive perceptions about college affordability.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports highlight some of the school-based, statewide and partner activities that help to make GEAR UP such a powerful program for Oregon's low-income youth.
Evaluations
- 2016: Archambault, K. An Analysis of Oregon GEAR UP Program 2008-2014: Outcomes Explored
Prepared by Metis Associates
- 2023: Year 2 Evaluation Report (2023-24)
- 2022: Year 1 Evaluation Report (2022-23)
- 2021: Key Evaluation Findings for Year 6 (2019-20)
- 2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Students' Postsecondary Plans
- 2020: Where Are They Now? Life After High School for the Class of 2019
- 2020: Key Evaluation Findings for Year 5 (2018-19)
- 2019: Where Are They Now? Life After High School for the Class of 2018
- 2019: Key Evaluation Findings for Year 4 (2017-18)
- 2018: Accelerated Learning in GEAR UP Schools, 2013-2017
- 2018: Where Are They Now? Life After High School for the Class of 2017
- 2018: Key Evaluation Findings for Year 3 (2016-17)
- 2018: Evaluation of the Oregon GEAR UP The Ford Family Foundation Initiative: Final Evaluation Report
- 2017: Evaluation of the Oregon GEAR UP The Ford Family Foundation Initiative: Findings for Year 5 (2015-16)
- 2017: Key Evaluation Findings for Year 2 (2015-16)
Prepared by Education Northwest
- 2014: 2008-2014 Cohort and 2013-2014 Cohort
- 2013: 2012-2013 Cohort and 2012-2013 Cohort
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
Other Publications