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GEAR UP Staff Present at NCCEP 2009!

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Washington State University studies GEAR UP

This fall the Social & Economic Sciences Research Center of Washington State University completed a study on the Washington State GEAR UP classes of 2000 - 2003. The study proves what we've known all along - that students who are involved in GEAR UP enroll and succeed in postsecondary education at higher rates than those of their peers. To read more, please download the study here.For more information, contact:Alison EldridgeInformation SpecialistWashington State GEAR UP Read more
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GEAR UP Scholars Project Quarterly Reports

The Washington State GEAR UP Scholars Project tracks data for our Annual Performance Report through a series of Site and Student Quarterly Reports. Download these reports and instructions for filling them out below. 
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Help Your Students Succeed

At GEAR UP, we believe that with the right tools and support, every student can succeed academically and go on to higher education after high school.  We're currently developing content for for the Educator section of our site, and we welcome feedback from users on what kind of resources you find useful and would like to see on this site.Until then, here are some organizations and links that you can look to for ideas and support.  Read more
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GEAR UP Scholars Project Administrator's Manual

Washington State GEAR UP Administrator's Manual now available online! The Washington State GEAR UP Program has created a number of forms, policies, and worksheets to help GEAR UP grant administrators and site directors track, complete, and submit the data required to run a successful program. If you're from a GEAR UP program in another state, please feel free to use our Administrator's Manual as a template to customize your program's materials.  
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What you can expect to make without higher education.
In 2005, the median income of a high school graduate or GED recipient was $24,435. That’s $16,699 less than they would have earned with a bachelor’s degree.

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