Parents of a freshman in high school might feel like they’re getting ahead of the curve by starting to think about college. In some respects, they’re probably right. But they also could be wrong in one major way. Students from low-income families can qualify for up to four years of paid tuition at in-state public […]
Category: 21st Century Charter at Gary
Dear Friends: The Covid-19 virus has led many high schools across the country to delay or virtualize their graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 but at GEO, we took our graduation to the Drive In. Yes, the Drive In. What better way to celebrate a family event than in a family-friendly location and “social-distance” […]
Dual Enrollment Means My Gary, Indiana, High Schoolers Didn’t Have Their College Careers Derailed by Coronavirus
May 18, 2020
When SATs were canceled last month and seniors in inner cities across the nation were worried that they might not have enough credits to graduate because of the coronavirus, Arianna Mayes and her classmates at GEO Foundation’s 21st Century School in Gary, Indiana, were not concerned in the least. Why? Because most of our high […]
Great to see 65% of @21stCharterGary Class of 2015 students persist to a second year in college compared to 23% of similar IN students statewide. We still have lots of work to do but we are on the right path.
Dear Friends: As we take a moment to pause for Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a few inspiring reflections from the past few months at GEO Academy schools. The ladies above are high school cheerleaders at 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana. All of them are also currently taking college level courses at […]
Dear Friends: Indiana released preliminary report cards for the state’s schools today and while I can’t give you our actual grade–until next month when the State Board of Education votes to approve it–I can tell you our grade is better than last year. And yes, we are excited. For now, I can tell you this. […]
Senator Mary Landrieu Visits Our Baton Rouge Schools, Nearly 100 of our Gary High School Students Enroll in College
Aug 22, 2018
Dear Friends: Last week was a great week in Baton Rouge and Gary! Former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu took time out of her day to tour both of our schools in Baton Rouge. We are serving more than 1,200 students this year in Baton Rouge. Senator Landrieu has been a stalwart supporter of what works […]
Dear Friends: The numbers are in and we couldn’t be more excited! Gary’s 21st Century Charter School students earned more than 700 real college credits in real college classrooms last year. That’s twice the number of college credits earned by our students in 2015-16. Our high school students took more than 40 different classes on […]
GEO Graduates Spreading the Good News!
May 31, 2018
May 30, 2018 Dear Friends: Back in 1992, I helped put a school voucher initiative on the ballot in California. It was a campaign that would change my life. I learned a great deal about the issue of school choice, but I also learned a great deal about people. When trying to gather support for […]
Gary’s 21st Century Charter High School Graduates 66 Three More Associate Degrees Earned, Too!
May 23, 2018
May 22, 2018 Dear Friends: It is always fun to attend the graduation ceremonies in Gary, Indiana. Last night, was no exception! We witnessed the graduation of the largest class yet for 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana with 66 students receiving their diplomas. Three students have already earned their Associate Degrees, too. Still […]