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5 Tips to Manage Stress for Back-To-School

Posted by Hector Ponce on August 23, 2021

As students begin to return to the classroom, stress and anxiety can also come along for many students and parents alike. After more than a year of remote learning, this “new normal” can be overwhelming. This anxiety is normal and completely understandable, but we want to share some ways to help.

Be Patient and Supportive.

The pandemic took a toll on students academically, emotionally, and mentally. This new school year will bring upon new challenges for everyone, and giving your students… Read more

Partner Spotlight: Arizona K12 Center

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Arizona GEAR UP is dedicated to educational equity for all students in Arizona. We want to make sure that every student has access to quality education. The same goes for our teachers and educators. With the help of the Arizona K12 Center, AZGU is able to offer teachers throughout the state professional development to help support and provide new approaches to teaching.

“A teacher, regardless of location, should have access to high-quality professional development to make… Read more

Introducing: Education Forward Arizona

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In the journey of achieving Educational Equity in Arizona, several organizations are working hard for the students of the Grand Canyon State. A new group has emerged to help forward this mission – Education Forward Arizona. While the look may be new, Education Forward Arizona is backed by a team of experienced and familiar faces in education. Education Forward Arizona brings together the teams, resources, and drive of three different entities. Achieve60AZ, College Success Arizona,… Read more

Partner Spotlight: Pathways to Prosperity, Center for the Future of Arizona

Posted by Hector Ponce on July 29, 2021

Earlier this year Middle Grade Services Program Manager Ann Connelly hosted a meeting highlighting services available to our GEAR UP middle schools. One of those presenting was Cindy Erwin from Pathways to Prosperity.

Operating as part of the Center for the Future of Arizona, Pathways to Prosperity is an early college initiative aimed at having more students graduate with degrees and credentials that lead to careers in high-demand fields. The goal is to better prepare students for careers starting as… Read more

Dr. Daniel Kain Receives National Award

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At their annual conference, the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) gave professor emeritus Daniel Kain its Community Partner of the Year award. NCCEP works with the U.S. Department of Education to oversee GEAR UP across the country with the goal to level the playing field in educational equity and access. Dr. Kain has served as principal investigator or co-PI for Arizona GEAR UP for nearly two decades.

Dr. Kain’s… Read more

AZGU Partner Spotlight: Seeds Training

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Seeds Training is an integral part to Arizona GEAR UP Summer Camps. The educational programs the Seeds team implements build life, leadership, and learning skills for our GEAR UP students that not only help students now but well into the future.

While the pandemic required us to move the Summer Leadership and Technology Camp to a virtual platform, students showed up and had a great time. Seeds Training Founder Greg Evans noticed some unexpected surprises (and… Read more

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