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Highlights of Success Stories for GEAR UP. |
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Yolanda knew
that her daughter was determined not to go to college. The only
way to convince her she decided was to go to back to school herself.
Leading through example did the trick. Her daughter, Nichole, started
at Kennedy-King and transferred this winter to Columbia College.
Find out more about this parent/family
success story.
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Improving
literacy is a GEAR UP goal, and parents are learning to help their
kids become better readers. One of the best ways for parents to promote
literacy is to read themselves, and show their kids the importance
and impact that reading can have. Find out more about this parent/family
success story. |
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"Saturday
School started about 6 years ago as a means of transitioning 8th graders
into high school," says Tricia Rosado, student services coordinator
for the Chicago GEAR UP Alliance. Find out more about this student
services success story. |
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"I
looked to GEAR UP for assistance," says Gwynne Ryan when she
decided she wanted to try some techniques in her African-American
history class that she had learned at a professional development workshop.
Find out more about this professional
development success story. |
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Pat
Tatum is finishing up her 3rd degree since starting GEAR UP. Her daughter
is about to start college this September. Both are active members
of the community, helping others to plan for college. Find out more
about this parent/family
success story. |
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