Well, according to LinkedIN, I’ve been working at GEO for 21 years now. Hard to believe. Lots of dreams, aspirations, and ideas long ago sitting in my living room with no money and no board, have actually come true over the years. Lots of families in various states enjoy school choice—GEO was originally set up […]
Category: GEO in the News
Bruce Springsteen and 21st Century Charter
Jan 07, 2019
What do our students at 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana have in common with Bruce Springsteen? They were both on the front page of the Gary Post Tribune this week. My friend Jerry Davich writes an excellent column about Springsteen’s Broadway show. And Post Tribune reporter Meredith Colias-Pete wrote a wonderful report about […]
GEO’s 21st Century Charter School Students Featured In Front Page Gary Post Tribune Story
Jan 07, 2019
Erin Lewis, 15, Shania McDonald, 14, KyLeah Martin, 14, Lillian Santana, 14, and Abram Lewis, 12, want to earn a college degree while still in high school at 21st Century Charter School in Gary. (Meredith Colias-Pete / Post-Tribune) A new ambitious group of freshmen and sophomores at 21st Century Charter School in Gary is […]
Dear Friends: Louisiana released school accountability grades yesterday and both GEO schools in Baton Rouge earned “Top Gains” honors from the state. They are among only five K-8 charter schools in Baton Rouge to receive this honor. Statewide, only 36% of all schools received this honor. Louisiana does something very unique, too. They grade K-8 schools […]
GEO’s Baton Rouge Schools Shine in State’s Growth Report GEO’s Gary Middle College Earns a “B”
Aug 30, 2018
Dear Friends: Just a quick note to share good news! We received notice today from the state of Indiana that Gary Middle College earned a B from the state for last year’s work. More than 83% of our graduates earned a college and/or career credit. How about that!? Gary Middle College is a program we started in 2012 […]
GEO Academies Leadership in Baton Rouge Cuts Third Red Ribbon in only 4th Year of Operation
Aug 06, 2018
Above: Baton Rouge Mayor Bloome joins in the ribbon cutting with GEO Prep Academies Board Members Dr. Linda Fontenot, Levar Anderson, Deputy Chief Robert McGarner, Chair Linda Johnson, Lead Principal Sandra Douglas and Principal Shirlon Clay. Dear Friends: Hard to believe we are in only our 4th year of operation in Baton Rouge and […]
There are stories behind each of Rose-Hulman’s Class of 2016 graduates, and one that is especially inspiring is the journey Jeremiah Tate took to realize his dream of becoming a computer engineer. Growing up in Indianapolis’ inner city, Tate had several strikes against him: a mother who was incarcerated for most of his high […]
BLOOMINGTON – Allen Iverson was known as “The Answer” during his NBA career. Eugene German shares some Iversonlike qualities with his ability to shake defenders and score around the rim. Tremell Murphy has a different nickname ready for German, his IndyStar Indiana AllStars teammate. “He’s like a walking question mark,” Murphy said. “You don’t know what he’s […]
Cassandra Govert, Times Correspondent Gary’s 21st Century High School graduates listen as Salutatorian Diamond Brown delivers her speech during Monday night’s commencement ceremony. Valedictorian Johntrell Bowles looks on during classmate Diamond Brown’s salutatorian address Monday night during Gary’s 21st Century High School graduation. Senior Class President Kymuntae Nora finishes his welcome address Monday night at Gary’s […]
GARY — One by one, the 25 graduates of Gary Middle College walked to their seats, blushing with each shout of joy coming from proud family and friends during Thursday’s commencement. Gary Middle College graduates earned their high school diploma and also earned 35 college credits through the school’s partnership with Ivy Tech Community College. Its adult […]