A select group of promising scholars was empowered to break down their walls, make meaningful connections with their peers and develop self-confidence during GEAR UP 4 LA’s three-day Student Leadership… Read more
Leadership
Students Explore Self-Empowerment During OXY Summer Academy
Exploring social justice through the arts isn’t new – but for GEAR UP students, this summer’s inaugural Occidental College Academy was an opportunity to elevate their voices and feel empowered… Read more
A Message from Project Director Janicia Centeno-Castillo
New beginnings always bring fresh possibilities to help our students realize their full potential. As an Equity Warrior and fierce champion of GEAR UP 4 LA since 2008, I am… Read more
Empowering Student Voice with Rep. Jimmy Gomez
When Class of 2021 graduate Nyslai Bolaños was accepted to Wellesley College, a private women’s liberal arts college in Massachusetts, she knew she deserved it. But everything changed just two… Read more
Mentor Summits inspire, empower, and motivate
It’s a wrap on fall 2021 Peer Mentor Summits, which saw students from GEAR UP 4 LA schools come together to explore their leadership skills, confidence, and the benefits of… Read more
Peer Mentor Summit Kicks Off at GU4LA Schools
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