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GEO Opens Doors to Real College for Indy’s High School Students Even During Covid-19 Pandemic

Aug 04, 2020

Dear Friends: Please plan to join us August 6 (details above) as we cut the ribbon to Indy’s latest and truly most innovative school. Tanya Mckinzie, president of Indiana Black Expo and chair of our school’s board, will share with us why she is so excited about this school and the promise it has for the […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog, GEO in the News, Latest News, Uncategorized


Students Line Up For Orientation Day At GEO Next Generation High School Indy

Jul 31, 2020

Dear Friends: I don’t normally like to clog up your emails with two emails in two days, but I just returned from orientation day at GEO Next Generation High School Indianapolis and was so inspired by the number of families and students I met.  Every student I talked to told me they were excited about […]

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GEO’s Students Jump the Achievement Gap

Jul 17, 2020

Dear Friends, You are probably aware of the “achievement gap” most educators and policymakers discuss when addressing the challenges inner-city schools face. It is real. Many low-income and minority students arrive at schools 2-3 years below grade level and schools are tasked with the challenge of closing that achievement gap in short order. Schools attack […]

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Posted in Academics, Uncategorized


21st Century’s High School To Name Gym in Honor of Ricky Haskins and Rodney Williams

Jul 10, 2020

The 21st Century Charter School Board of Directors approved a resolution yesterday to name the high school gym in honor of Ricky Haskins and Rodney Williams.  This was a great moment in the school’s history.  Both men are pillars of 21C and very deserving of this honor.  A formal dedication ceremony will be planned for […]

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




Erika Dilosa appointed to the Indiana State Board of Education

Jul 06, 2020

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced the appointment of Erika Dilosa to the Indiana State Board of Education (Board). Dilosa is the director of special education for 21st Century Charter School at Gary and Gary Middle College East and West.  She will represent the 1st congressional district and serve a four year term. A recent change to […]

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In Memory of Coach Ricky Haskins

Jul 06, 2020

Dear GEO Family, Dana and I woke up this morning to learn of the passing of a very, very good man, Mr. Ricky Haskins. He was our athletic director at 21C for years.  I believe he was one of our original staff members at 21C, or at least nearly an original. No matter. He defined […]

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Hearing from our Alumni on the benefits of GEO Academies “Launching Pad” model.

Jun 28, 2020

Dr. Thomas L. Brown Sr., and Kelli Marshall, School Leader of GEO Next Gen Indy recently had the opportunity  to sit down and talk with two of GEO’s Alumni via a Zoom meeting. These two extraordinary young men came from different backgrounds and became fast friends to experience success through GEO Academies’ College Immersion program […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog, Uncategorized


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


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