As students, families and staff get back into the swing of being in person and in the classroom, GEAR UP 4 LA schools are launching one of their first major… Read more
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Newsletter | September 2021
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GU4LA Celebrates Students, Families for GEAR UP Week
GEAR UP 4 LA recently joined GEAR UP programs across the country to kick off GEAR UP Week, a national campaign designed to celebrate the successes of students and families… Read more
GEAR UP Transforms Lives in California
GEAR UP 4 LA was among several GEAR UPs from across California that had the privilege to meet with the Office of Sen. Alex Padilla during a virtual meeting on Sept. 22,… Read more
South Gate Honors GU4LA with Proclamation
The City of South Gate helped GEAR UP 4 LA kick off National GEAR UP Week 2021 with an official proclamation that was presented during the Sept. 14 City Council… Read more
Welcome Back to a New School Year!
We are excited for the launch of the 2021-22 school year at our schools, where our GEAR UP 4 LA teams welcomed new and returning ninth- and 10th-grade students in… Read more
Newsletter | August 2021
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Students Explore Summer Enrichment
Nearly 1,500 rising ninth- and 10th-grade GEAR UP 4 LA students spent their summer engaging in a variety of enrichment opportunities, including storytelling and writing, career exploration, math and robotics,… Read more
Jaime Escalante Math Program Propels Student Success
Nearly 400 rising ninth and 10th-grade GEAR UP 4 LA students participated in a challenging five-week summer math enrichment program that allowed them to get ahead on math classes and… Read more
Class of 2021 Combats Summer Melt
Brandon Isem is entering his freshman year at Claremont McKenna College, and while he’s excited for the next chapter in his journey, getting to this point hasn’t been easy. “Senior… Read more
New Logo, Same Mission
We have rebranded – new logo, new colors, renewed spirit! Let us explain why. GEAR UP 4 LA consists of Equity Warriors who are dedicated to increasing college access and… Read more