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.
GEAR UP Stories
Stay updated with the latest stories and achievements of Oregon GEAR UP students, highlighting their hard work, determination, and successes as featured in various media outlets.
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
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