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The latest news and updates for GEAR UP Educators.

 
Here’s what’s happening

Here’s what’s happening

Latest News

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March 01 / 2023
Addressing Summer Melt Starts in the Spring

Even though it might feel like summer is far away, for some students summer melt might already be starting.

January 25 / 2023
Now Hiring Student Peer Mentors!

For rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors at one of the Washington State GEAR UP partner institutions.

January 04 / 2023
Start Your Year Off Right by Refreshing Your College and Career Toolbox

As January approaches and you consider your new year’s resolutions, here at NCAN we find it to be a great time to reaffirm your commitment to college and career readiness!

December 01 / 2022
As Year Winds Down, Use NSC Data to Plan Next Steps

The effective use of data can help us improve students’ outcomes. The NSC’s StudentTracker service is a handy tool to in the toolkit for examining students’ actual postsecondary pathways.

October 07 / 2022
Financial Aid Application Season

Find Support and Resources

September 13 / 2022
Start Off the School Year Right with a Plan for Postsecondary Preparation

Start Off the School Year Right with a Plan for Postsecondary Preparation

July 12 / 2022
Using Data to 'Lift' Completion Likelihood

Using Data to 'Lift' Completion Likelihood

May 03 / 2022
2022 GEAR UP West: Call for Proposals

Submission Guidelines and Requirements

May 03 / 2022
College Signing Day

College Signing Day celebrations are happening all month

October 06 / 2021
Sunnyside Student Wins $10,000 Scholarship for Colorful Duct Tape Prom Dress

Larissa Leon, a Sunnyside student who created a colorful Folklorico flower gown out of duct tape, won the top prize in a $10,000 national scholarship contest. Duck Tape brand’s “Stuck at Prom” scholarship contest awarded $10,000 each to dress and tuxedo c

Testimonial

GEAR UP is the only reason I was confident enough to consider college. I'm a first-generation college student and didn't think I had what it took to graduate high school for a while. GEAR UP made me feel ready and excited to graduate and continue my education. Thank you to the GEAR UP coordinators and high school staff for making me believe in myself. I know they believed in me.

Izabella C, WA State GEAR UP Student
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