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
This October, Salt Lake City, Utah, welcomed college access professionals from across the western United States for GEAR UP West. The annual meeting brought together GEAR UP programs to collaborate and share best practices in helping students prepare for postsecondary success.
Arizona GEAR UP came out in full force as our state office and school partners were present as both participants and presenters.
To kick off the concurrent sessions, Arizona GEAR UP Marketing Content Creator Hector Ponce hosted his “Media Made… Read more