The goal of Arizona GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) centers on leveling the playing field for all students.<\/p>\n
Arizona GEAR UP will increase:<\/p>\n
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- Academic performance and college preparation.<\/li>\n
- High school graduation and college enrollment rates.<\/li>\n
- Educational expectations for students and increase college knowledge for students and families.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Since grant funding began in 2000, we\u2019ve helped increase graduation rates, built capacity in targeted schools, helped create a college-going culture, and increased the college-going rate among Arizona youth. More than 15,000 students benefited from Arizona GEAR UP in the past two decades.<\/p>\n
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Education awarded a six-year, $32 million grant to Northern Arizona University to administer Arizona GEAR UP. Thousands of Arizona students will receive services. Like previous grants, local community partners provide services and resources to meet the grant goals and provide a dollar-for-dollar match.<\/p>\n
During this grant, we\u2019ll focus on the 5E\u2019s:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Engage<\/em><\/strong> communities, educators, students, and families.<\/li>\n
- Empower<\/em><\/strong> every sector with the knowledge and tools to overcome systemic inequities.<\/li>\n
- Help create rigorous learning environments where students excel<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Elevate<\/em><\/strong> expectations for high school graduation and college attainment.<\/li>\n
- Enrich<\/em><\/strong> the communities, schools, and families to create a strong and sustainable college-going culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Take a look at some of our accomplishments over the years.<\/p>\n
GEAR UP Timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n 2006 Tab Closed<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n
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\n\n 2012 Tab Closed<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n
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\n\n 2019 Tab Closed<\/span>\n <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n \n
\n \n\n2000 Accordion Open<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\n\nNAU received $12.6M (first Arizona GEAR UP grant) and $9.1M Partnership grant to address educational access.
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\n \n\n\n$16.9M improved student achievement & instruction, created college-going culture, and awarded scholarships.
\n<\/p>\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n \n\n2012 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\n\n$30M awarded to improve college & career readiness in middle school.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n
\n \n\n2019 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\n\n$32M awarded to Arizona GEAR UP to support underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nGEAR UP Newsletter<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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- \u25a0 Subscribe to the AZ GEAR UP Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 View Previous Editions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nConnect with Us<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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- \u25a0 Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0\u00a0Youtube<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nGEAR UP Alumni<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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- \u25a0 Learn more about how to join the Arizona GEAR UP Alumni Network and get involved<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
GEAR UP Nation<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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- \u25a0\u00a0US Department Of Education – GEAR UP<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 National Council for Community & Educational Partnership (NCCEP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nOther GEAR UP Projects in AZ<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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- \u25a0\u00a0Arizona State University<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 Eastern Arizona GEAR UP<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0\u00a0Santa Cruz County<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Other Resources<\/h3>\n
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\n \n College Access Professional Training<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n - \u25a0 Eastern Arizona GEAR UP<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 National Council for Community & Educational Partnership (NCCEP)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
- \u25a0\u00a0US Department Of Education – GEAR UP<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u25a0 View Previous Editions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Empower<\/em><\/strong> every sector with the knowledge and tools to overcome systemic inequities.<\/li>\n
- Engage<\/em><\/strong> communities, educators, students, and families.<\/li>\n
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