Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
Students explore the top ten benefits of continuing their education after high school through an interactive overview. Students are given a brief introduction into the 7-year GEAR UP grant, learning about the benefits of postsecondary education, writing letters to their future selves, signing a GEAR... Read more »
Created by: Lindsay Williams
Date Updated: March 4th, 2026
This session provides an overview for middle school staff whose institutions are recipients of the 2025 GEAR UP the METRO project. The session aims to introduce staff to the K20 Center, explain what GEAR UP is, highlight the value of authentic teaching and learning, and communicate the value of college-going... Read more »
Created by: Lindsay Williams
Date Updated: March 3rd, 2026
This brief explores factors that promote high school graduation, including individual strengths, parental involvement, positive peer norms, student-teacher relationships, extracurricular activities, small schools, career and technical education, and community-based programs. Read more »
This brief explores how high school staff's college expectations and college-related interactions with students significantly increase the likelihood of postsecondary attendance. Key strategies include fostering strong social networks, setting high expectations, and providing timely college information. Read more »
