Decision Day is a national celebration of students’ years of hard work and dedication to their future. It is a day when students decide on what they want to do after graduation. Decision Day can include which university to attend, accepting a job offer, enlisting in the military, or another type of postsecondary education. In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed May 1 as “Arizona Decision Day.” Festivities for Decision Day were celebrated… Read more
Attending college can be an exciting time for students, but it can also come with financial challenges. The cost of tuition, books, room, and board can add up quickly and make college expensive. Scholarships are one of many ways to help students pay for college. At our 5E High Schools, GEAR UP Coaches are working with students to help them secure scholarships for their future.
The Buckeye Union High School District has had two students named… Read more
One of the most significant decisions in a student’s educational career is deciding what they want to do after graduation. There are many pathways to choose from after high school, and our Arizona GEAR UP Coaches are here to help students find their way. This past month, our coaches have hosted events to help students find what is right for them. From career exploration to college visits, students could learn about various educational opportunities.
Amphitheater High School (Tucson, Arizona)
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Nicole Goodwin is the dedicated principal at Maurice C. Cash Elementary, a new GEAR UP school located in South Phoenix. Principal Goodwin and Cash Elementary join Arizona GEAR UP as one of the latest additions to the middle grade program.
Cash Elementary was looking to implement a program to support students and families in the transition from the middle grades to high school and beyond. They aim to help students and parents understand that a college education is attainable… Read more
Youngker High School in Buckeye, Arizona, is the latest school to be recognized for its Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion numbers. The Arizona Board of Regents awarded the Youngker GEAR UP Team with the FAFSA Challenge Most Innovative Player Award for the month of December– a recognition for schools that use fresh ideas to help students in… Read more
“It all just came full circle,” Jose Pelagio said when asked how he became a GEAR UP Coach at Tonopah Valley High School.
Jose is the newest Arizona GEAR UP Team member, but he is no stranger to Tonopah Valley. He returns to his alma mater and hometown to positively change his community.
“I’m really excited to be part of GEAR UP. It’s amazing to see these types of programs come about and really tap into these communities. I’m excited to… Read more