As schools have been transitioning back to being fully in-person, Arizona GEAR UP’s Senior Services Manager, Daniel Pulu, saw an opportunity to help our partners build a college-going culture in our GEAR UP schools.
Earlier this year, Daniel kicked off the Custom Senior Services Tour, where he visits our schools and offers in-person/virtual support with college readiness and preparation.
“Since I started this position, our interactions with the schools have been 100% virtual.… Read more
Join Arizona GEAR UP this summer for the Lumberjack Leadership Summit. We have planned an incredible week of camp where students will explore the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) industry through a variety of hands-on activities. Students will also have opportunities to learn and participate in leadership, teamwork, personal growth, and other fun and engaging activities. The best part? The event is completely free for students attending an Arizona GEAR UP School.
Possible Futures Career Exploration Curriculum helps students in grades 6 – 10 explore STEM occupations, develop essential skills such as collaboration and communication, and learn how to positively contribute to their communities. The Lenses on the Future Unit guides students through the process of creating an Education and Career Action Plans (ECAP). With these 12 lessons, combined with the Arizona-specific career research tool, My Future Az, teachers can lead students through… Read more
Tucked away in the back of Amphitheater High School in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the school’s most unique learning centers—the school’s greenhouse. Students learn a mix of math, biology, and science while working in the conservatory. Throughout the day, you’ll see them shuffling in and out of this outdoor classroom with tools, notes, and plants in hand. It doesn’t end there; students also learn personal responsibility, sustainability, and teamwork—all skills that will help them… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP was well represented at this year’s National Council for Community and Education Partnerships/GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop (CBW). From Feb 14 – 16, three of our very own AZGU team members took center stage and shared their expertise and best practices with hundreds of colleagues from across the country.
First up, our Communications Manager Melissa Fast presented alongside an elite team of GEAR UP communications specialists in the “Follow Your Heart: Grow Your Communications Passion” session. The… Read more
Free college tuition is now available to high school graduates across Arizona through a new scholarship initiative. The Arizona Promise Program is a scholarship fund that helps cover tuition costs at Arizona’s three public universities: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona.
The Arizona Promise Program makes college accessible for students who live in low-income communities. Qualifying students will receive free tuition and fees for up to four years with this new… Read more