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Great Scott!! Another School Year is here!
It is a sure sign that school is about to start when the shelves of school supplies seem to be vanishing by the minute! While I’m not sure where summer went, I can’t help but be excited for the new school year to be upon us. A new school year […]
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Staying on Track: Attending the Annual NCCEP Conference Despite Airline Troubles
Last month, I was all set to attend the annual National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) conference in Washington D.C. The conference is always an exciting and enriching experience with lots of opportunities for learning and networking. The conference featured a full agenda of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, […]
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NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference (Reunion)
I’ve always said the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference feels like a family reunion, but this year’s event—Living the Mission: Celebrating 25 Years of GEAR UP—was extra special. It was a joyous gathering of familiar faces where nostalgia filled the air. Whether catching up with old friends or making new ones, […]
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Reflecting on the Success of the 2024 Xcalibur Conference
Last month, in collaboration with FOCUS, Xcalibur hosted our second Evaluation Conference in St. Augustine Florida, and it was a remarkable success. We brought together GEAR UP professionals and evaluators from 18 GEAR UP state and partnership grants. The conference was truly a hub of knowledge, networking, […]
