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Guthrie named a GEAR UP partner; presenter cites seven-year program and $34.7 million figure
Summary
Oklahoma GEAR UP staff told the Guthrie school board that the district is one of 13 statewide partners in a seven-year GEAR UP grant; presenters described college-prep supports including a district-based staffer, college visits, FAFSA and Oklahoma's Promise assistance, and payment of concurrent-enrollment fees for 12th graders.
Kristi Allison, communications director for Oklahoma GEAR UP, told the Guthrie Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 13 that Guthrie is one of 13 districts across Oklahoma that will participate in a seven-year GEAR UP partnership.
Allison said the partnership will provide staff and services to help students and families prepare for college and postsecondary training. "We are honored, that you all have, agreed to be a partner with us for the next 7 years, to help students and students and families, educators, learn more and…
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