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The Southern Lakes College Academy has skyrocketed from 16 to 89 students, now offering exciting college pathways and over $1 million in funding to boost career opportunities!

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Southern Lakes College Academy report: growth, college pathways and a $1M-plus YouthBuild award
Kelly Demerath told trustees the Southern Lakes College Academy has grown from 16 to 89 students and now offers multiple associate-degree pathways through partnerships with Gateway Technical College, UW–Whitewater and UW–Green Bay; the district also reported receiving more than $1,000,000 in Department of Labor YouthBuild funding to expand career pathways.
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November 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Grants from the Orono Educator Excellence Fund are transforming college advising, with Orono students seeing a staggering 57% acceptance rate to the Air Force Academy compared to the national average of just 14%.

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Excellence Fund grants expand college and career advising, presenters say
Presenters told the board that Excellence Fund grants have funded NACAC and other trainings, campus visits, and programs that helped Orono students gain higher acceptance rates to selective colleges and increased college-representative visits.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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The Ayers Foundation is transforming the futures of students in rural Tennessee, boasting a remarkable 97% completion rate for the Tennessee Promise application!

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Ayers Foundation tells Lawrence County board it tracks students through college and reports high application rates
Charles Long of the Ayers Foundation told the Lawrence County School Board the program places college-access counselors in rural schools, now serves 41 high schools across 29 counties, and reported a 97% Tennessee Promise application completion rate among district seniors.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Massachusetts is paving the way for the next generation of engineers with a groundbreaking free curriculum and initiatives aimed at making college accessible to all!

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State highlights YES curriculum and free community college as pathways into STEM careers
Speakers at the Museum of Science kickoff promoted YES (Youth Engineering Solutions), a free engineering curriculum, and emphasized free community college and dual-enrollment options as part of broader workforce and access efforts.
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October 21, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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Stuck on a financial aid application? Counselors will help one-on-one Saturday, Oct 17, 9AM to 1PM at Castle Park High.

Admissions teams and workshops too, plus Padres tickets in the raffle ⚾

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October 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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UNH is revolutionizing student outreach by customizing visit days and deploying more counselors to ensure every potential student feels valued and supported.

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UNH expands admissions follow-up after Rural to R1 visits, officials tell board
UNH admissions officials described planning and follow-up for the SAU 20 visits, saying admissions counselors increased outreach to visiting students and that the university custom‑built visit days with district partners.
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October 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Springfield City School Committee has just approved a staggering $400,000 grant to enhance college pathways and instructional leadership, paving the way for brighter futures!

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School committee approves multiple Barr Foundation grants to expand college pathways and instructional leadership
The committee unanimously approved a $400,000 Barr Foundation grant for Discovery Polytech Early College High School support and a second Barr Foundation award described in the meeting as $300,150,000 to strengthen instructional leadership across several high schools.
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October 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Kennedy High School is celebrating significant academic gains and a drop in absenteeism as it expands AP and UConn early college courses for its diverse student body.

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Kennedy High reports rising college-course participation, improved attendance
Principal Johnston told the Waterbury Board the school now enrolls 1,252 students and is expanding UConn early-college and AP options while chronic absenteeism has fallen from about 35% last year to roughly 23% year to date.
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October 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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More than 400 students spent their summer building something bigger than themselves and enter this school year more confident, prepared, and with a more promising education and career trajectory. Thank you!

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September 30, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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CAMPUS CLOSURES ENTER THE CONVERSATION | Minnesota State warns closures may be necessary as a $30 million structural deficit pushes eight institutions toward financial warnings.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEM WARNS CAMPUS CLOSURES MAY BE NECESSARY | MinneapoliMedia
Eight institutions could soon trigger financial warnings as the statewide college system confronts a $30 million structural deficit.
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September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A record-breaking 900 students and families gathered for the NVUSD College Access Symposium, igniting new pathways to higher education with top university representatives!

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NVUSD highlights college-access partnership after large STARS turnout
District leaders reported roughly 850–900 RSVPs for a STARS College Access Symposium and welcomed representatives from multiple universities who described fly‑in and access programs; staff said the regional partnership will continue.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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As the Oct 1 release of the 2027-28 FAFSA approaches, uAspire is equipping students, families & advisors with FREE financial aid tools! 🎒✨

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September 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Class of 2025: 73.9% of grads from low-poverty high schools went straight to college vs. 51.2% from high-poverty schools, per new National Student Clearinghouse data. #HigherEd #CollegeAccess
51% of High-Poverty High School Grads Go Straight to College vs. 74% at Wealthier Schools: National Student Clearinghouse
National Student Clearinghouse data shows 51.2% of high-poverty high school grads enroll in college right away, vs. 73.9% at low-poverty schools.
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September 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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The board's recent vote not only renews vital agreements for high school students’ college and career pathways but also paves the way for paid apprenticeships in partnership with the City of Oxnard and Port of Hueneme.

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Board renews CCAP and expands partnerships for paid apprenticeships and internships
Trustees approved renewal of CCAP agreements and an MOU to support OUHSD Ready paid apprenticeships with the City of Oxnard and Port of Hueneme; trustees discussed expansion to other cities and possible shared funding arrangements.
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September 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Kanawha County is revolutionizing college access with a new pilot program from WVU that removes application fees and test requirements for qualifying seniors—making admissions simpler than ever!

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Kanawha County launches WVU pilot, expands Marshall direct-admit program for seniors
The district reported ongoing Marshall direct-admit work (about 220 seniors admitted countywide last year) and a new WVU pilot with Kanawha and Mon counties that removes application fees and test requirements for qualifying seniors (WVU requires a 3.8 GPA). The program aims to simplify college access.
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September 19, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Frederick County Public Schools is setting an ambitious goal to boost FAFSA completion to 60% by 2031 with a detailed plan that includes increased transparency and support for families.

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Division outlines plan to boost FAFSA completion under House Bill 1095, sets 60% target by 2031
Miss Duckworth presented the district's HB 1095 implementation plan: publish federal FAFSA completion data, partner with counseling departments for outreach, send parent letters in October, January and March, and aim for 60% completion divisionwide by 2031 (James Wood 40%, Millbrook 43%, Sherando 44% baselines).
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September 17, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Dual enrollment can improve college access and completion — but opportunity remains uneven.

All4Ed makes the case for expanding access through federal investment.
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September 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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The Salinas Union Board of Trustees just made history by recognizing Rancho San Juan High School's groundbreaking college-access initiatives and honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month with a call for more local history in education!

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Board adopts resolutions honoring Rancho San Juan’s college‑access work and National Hispanic Heritage Month
Trustees unanimously approved a commendation for Rancho San Juan High School’s college‑access efforts and adopted a comprehensive National Hispanic Heritage Month resolution; Dr. Ornelas urged a curriculum that centers local Latino and Mexican‑American history.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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We're excited to announce that FirstGen Forward will be exhibiting at the 2026 COE Conference in San Diego! If you're attending, stop by Booth #505 to meet our team!
📅 Sept 16–19, 2026
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September 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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TSTC and The PossAble Dream Open New Path for Adult Students in Harlingen #AdultEducation #AdultLearners #CareerPathways #CareerTraining #CollegeAccess #CommunityEducation #education #harlingen #HarlingenTexas #HigherEducation #PossAbleDream #rgv
TSTC and The PossAble Dream Open New Path for Adult Students in Harlingen
Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus and The PossAble Dream Adult High School have formed a partnership to help adults complete high school and create a direct pathway to technical education and workforce careers.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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A groundbreaking partnership between Arizona State University and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is set to revolutionize nursing education for West Valley students, tackling waitlist barriers with a $40,000 investment!

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District outlines nursing and health‑care pathway with ASU and Blue Cross Blue Shield; $40,000 investment cited
District staff told the board a partnership with Arizona State University and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona will provide ASU prerequisite nursing coursework that transfers to in‑state colleges; Blue Cross Blue Shield contributed $40,000 to address admissions and wait‑list barriers.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Jackson Public School District is set to transform the future of its students with a groundbreaking $10 million GEAR UP grant aimed at enhancing college and career readiness over the next seven years.

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Jackson Public Schools launches GEAR UP college-readiness grant
Jackson Public School District announced a multi-year GEAR UP grant, described in remarks as spanning seven years with more than $10 million in support; Jackson State University will receive $1,300,000 as part of the initiative to expand college-readiness work for JPS students.
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September 8, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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The Rising Phoenix program is transforming lives, with 244 students earning nearly 10,000 college credits and achieving an impressive 95% completion rate—proof that education can soar!

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Rising Phoenix program reports nearly 9,800 college credits earned and high completion rates
Staff reported that the Rising Phoenix early-college program (since 2021) has admitted 244 cohort students, produced 9,733 college credits through UW-Green Bay and shown a 95% completion rate for recent cohorts; program leaders said many students continue to postsecondary education and families save roughly $8,300 $9,300 per student on tuition.
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September 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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VAMOS Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary and More Than $27 Million in Scholarships #BertOgdenArena #CollegeAccess #CommunitySupport #education #FirstGenerationStudents #FutureLeaders #GenerationalChange #HigherEducation #mentorship #nonprofit #rgv
VAMOS Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary and More Than $27 Million in Scholarships
The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships celebrated its 30th anniversary Aug. 22, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena, recognizing students, alumni and community supporters who have advanced its work across the Rio Grande Valley.
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September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Texas is revolutionizing college access with a new tri-agency plan that aligns K-12 advising, college applications, and workforce data to empower students from ninth grade onward!

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Tri‑agency launches MyTexasFuture/OnCourse work to link K‑12 advising, workforce data and college access
THECB, TEA and TWC described MyTexasFuture direct admissions, Texas OnCourse counselor toolkits, and TWC regional labor‑market feeds; panelists said data timing (PEIMS lag) and counselor capacity remain practical constraints to full integration.
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August 25, 2026 at 10:13 AM