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Covid-19, George Floyd, Depleted State Budgets? Does GEO Fit In?

Jun 26, 2020

Dear Friends, The students in the picture above were kindergartners in our Gary school back in 2007-8. This year, many of them were still with us and graduated in May (pictured below). What a life they have endured so far, and this year is no different….ok, maybe it is VERY different. Many of these children […]

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‘It’s funny how time flies’: Don’t forget about 21st Century Scholars program

Jun 14, 2020

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 […]

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Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics, Blog, Gary Middle College, GEO in the News, Latest News, News Releases




Covid-19 is Not Stopping Our Students From Success

Jun 03, 2020

Last December, I introduced you to Erin (above), a junior in our high school at the time who is also a junior at Purdue University NW. She is studying biotechnology and will earn a full bachelor’s degree in 2021 BEFORE graduating from our high school. At least that is the plan. And that was before […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog, GEO Prep Academy - Greater Baton Rouge, Uncategorized


GEO takes 21st Century Charter School Graduates to the Drive-In for Graduation

May 26, 2020

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” […]

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Tags: graduation, high school | Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics




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 […]

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Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics, Athletics, Blog


Demondrick Velez embodies 21st Century’s success on and off of the court

Mar 18, 2020

GARY — It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The coronavirus pandemic has halted the IHSAA boys basketball playoffs, and 21st Century forward Demondrick Velez is struggling to accept that his final prep campaign might be remembered as the greatest season that never was. IHSAA postpones boys basketball in coronavirus response, girls gymnastics still on “I’ve […]

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GEO Students Soar Through College While in High School

Feb 21, 2020

1,2,3,4 how many years of college do you want to score? In high school? Students are empowered to fly as high as they want in our high schools. As such, Jordin earned 30 college credits (one year) and a career certification. Andrenia, Demondrick, and Khadijah earned an associate degree (2 years of college). All four […]

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Free College? Not Good Enough!

Oct 07, 2019

Free college? I’ve read about Tennessee and New Mexico and other states saying they are starting to offer free college—but it’s usually limited to community college. And yes, I hear presidential candidates promising it. I’d like to invite state and national leaders to come see us at https://geonextgenerationhighschool.org/ where we’ve been offering free college since […]

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Posted in GEO in the News, News Releases




Indiana State Board Reps Visit GEO’s 21st Century High School

Oct 02, 2019

October 2, 2019 Dear Friends: Yesterday was a fun day in Gary, Indiana as members of the Indiana Board of Education and the Governor’s office stopped by to visit with our students and to tour our new high school facility. Tony Walker, a state board member and representative of the Gary community, Katie Jenner, Governor […]

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Indiana Black Expo and Ivy Tech to Partner with GEO’s New School

Sep 03, 2019

Oh boy! Here we grow again! Today, the Indiana State Charter Board approved by a 6-2 vote our latest charter school application. This application is the result of an invitation from Indiana Black Expo and Ivy Tech Community College to start a new college immersion high school in Indianapolis modeled after our successful Gary school. […]

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