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The 2017 & 2018 UT Austin GEAR UP grants aim to increase college awareness and readiness among middle and high school students and families. #GEARUPworks

 Austin, TX
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Joined June 2019
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Our info session last night with @HamiltonScholar was excellent! Thanks to everyone who attended. #GUweek #GEARUPWorks #IHeartGEARUP
GEAR UP_ SMCISD (@GEARUP_SMCISD) profile pictureGEAR UP_ SMCISD@GEARUP_SMCISD22 Sep 2021
🔥GEAR UP FAMILY NIGHT🔥 .....National GEAR UP Week..... We loved seeing our amazing families at the Live Viewing Party- The Hamilton Scholar @HamiltonScholar🎓 Thank YOU @utgearup & @castrejonwillie for proving this wonderful opportunity!💯🔥🐍 #GEARUPWorks
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In Familias Vencedoras Episode 6, we visit with Dr. Karen Castrejón. Dr. Castrejón shares what it means for her family to create a “culture of success.” Watch Episode 6 now: utxgu.com/familias #familiasvencedoras #PorQueNoAhora #GEARUPworks #GUWeek #iheartgearup
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En el episodio 6 de Familias Vencedoras, visitamos con la Dra. Karen Castrejón. Dra. Castrejón comparte lo que significa para su familia crear una cultura de éxito. Vea episodio 6 ahora: utxgu.com/familias #familiasvencedoras #PorQueNoAhora #GEARUPworks #GUWeek
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San Marcos ISD GEAR UP really bringing it yesterday for National GEAR UP Week. (And by "it" we mean tacos...and college readiness!) #GEARUPworks #GUweek #IheartGEARUP
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🎓National GEAR UP Week Kickoff🎓 Thank YOU @SMHS_SMCISD and @SanMarcosCISD Educators for celebrating with us! GEAR UP student Ambassadors- y'all killed it this AM. 😎 We had a lot to "Taco" 'bout! #GEARUPWorks
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Check out this GREAT video from @edpartnerships showing some of the INCREDIBLE GEAR UP programs from around the country. (Texas folks - pay close attention around the 7:45 mark. You may see some students you know! @Eisd_GearUp @GearUpLISD ) #GEARUPworks #GUWeek #IHeartGEARUP
NCCEP (@edpartnerships) profile pictureNCCEP@edpartnerships20 Sep 2021
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And of course the 2021 #GUweek video premiere you’ve been waiting for! #GEARUPworks youtu.be/OOcKo-vIQXQ
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Don’t miss TOMORROW’S Zoom info session to learn how @hamiltonscholar can provide you with academic guidance, leadership training, and community all the way through college. Register now to attend the info session Tuesday at 6pm CT: utxgu.com/ahs-register #GEARUPWorks #GUWeek
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Did you know the Alexander Hamilton Scholars program (@hamiltonscholar) gives students FIVE YEARS of guidance, community, and support during college? Attend our GEAR UP Info Session (on Zoom) September 21 at 6pm CT to learn more. Register: utxgu.com/ahs-register #gearupworks
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Empower your students to reach their full potential! In Motivating Students from @gearuppd, you will learn six strategies to increase motivation in your classroom. Get started today and earn three CPE credit hours: utxgu.com/motivating-student… #gearupworks #professionaldevelopment
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Boost engagement in your classroom today! In this course from @gearuppd, educators identify the characteristics of an engaged classroom, explore strategies for engagement, and create engaging lessons. Get started today and earn three CPE credit hours: utxgu.com/engaged
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Looking for a GREAT scholarship and college support program? @HamiltonScholar is an excellent choice! Join our Zoom Info Session 9/21 at 6 pm CT and get started with Alexander Hamilton Scholars. Register today: utxgu.com/ahs-register #GEARUPWorks #collegereadiness
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Mrs. Esperanza Casey was awarded @NCCEP’s Family Leader of the Year award this summer (congratulations!). We are so pleased she joined us to share her experiences and wisdom on Familias Vencedoras Episode 5 – available now! Watch Familias Vencedoras: utxgu.com/familias
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Trauma affects students, parents and staff alike. Through this series from @gearuppd, educators will better understand the effects of stress on students' learning. Earn two CPE credit hours per course. Start today! utxgu.com/trauma1 #gearupworks #utgupd
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It may not FEEL like Fall in Texas just yet, but we're kicking off the school year with LOTS of news, upcoming events, a new Familias Vencedoras episode, featured courses from @gearuppd, and more! Read the newsletter here: utxgu.com/bulletin-9-1-21 #utgubulletin #GEARUPWorks
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Get your students excited and engaged in their learning! Explore the six strategies to increase motivation in the classroom with this online course from @gearuppd. Educators earn three CPE credits upon completion. Begin the course today: utxgu.com/motivating-student… #gearupworks
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Calling all champions of children! Have you heard about the Diversity & Equity series from @gearuppd? Courses in the series cover topics from social justice to cultural competence. Begin building a more culturally responsive classroom today: utxgu.com/cz8 #gearupworks
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Mrs. Esperanza Casey fue nombrada Líder de Familia del Año 2021 GEAR UP por @edpartnerships este verano. Estamos muy contentos de que se uniera a nosotros para compartir sus experiencias y sabiduría en el episodio 5: utxgu.com/familias
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We are so pleased to have had over 40 of our UT Austin GEAR UP students participate in this camp. Their feedback was that the experience was EXCELLENT! Thanks, @DellMedSchool, for hosting such a great program! #gearupworks
Dell Medical School (@DellMedSchool) profile pictureDell Medical School@DellMedSchool19 Aug 2021
What lessons are high school & middle school students taking to the classroom from #DellMed's Health Science Summer Camps? Watch as they share their experiences learning about vaccine development, aerospace research, #HealthEquity & more. About the camps: bit.ly/37TrvEG

What I Learned at Dell Med's Health Science Summer Camp

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Did you know educators can earn CPE credits with UTGUPD online learning? Our courses range from 1-6 CPE credit hours, with most content being divided into short chunks for more flexible learning opportunities. Start earning CPE credits now: utxgu.com/online-PD #gearupworks
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We are proud to present Episode 5 of Familias Vencedoras – our Spanish-language video series for Latinx families – available now! Watch Familias Vencedoras Episode 5: utxgu.com/familias #familiasvencedoras #fvtv #gearupworks
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Estamos orgullosos de presentar el episodio 5 de Familias Vencedoras - nuestra serie de videos en español para familias latinas - ¡disponible ahora! Mira el episodio 5 de Familias Vencedoras: utxgu.com/familias #familiasvencedoras #fvtv
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