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The El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence

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The El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (the Collaborative) was founded in 1991, when a cross section of the city’s leaders met to establish a common vision around education improvement from kindergarten through college.

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Corporate Investments in Education During an Economic Downturn

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Examines whether corporate philanthropies continue their support of education improvement during an economic downturn.

College Assistance Migrant Program

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An initiative by the U.S. Department of Education to promote migrant and seasonal farm workers and their children in higher education.

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Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Program

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A combination of a faculty mentored research project, and a rigorous science course designed to prepare top students for research positions and to engage with academia outside of university.

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Direct Connect to University of Central Florida

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Provides guaranteed college admission at the University of Central Florida to students and graduates of four Florida community colleges.

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UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Program

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A global, systematic approach sponsored by UMBC to increase the ethnic diversity within STEM academic and career pathways.

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The Early Assessment Program (EAP)

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A partnership between the California State University and local high schools to test students’ college readiness before they come to campus.

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College-Going Culture Toolkit from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

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This toolkit provides resources for promoting a college-going culture in the middle school years.

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Georgia College Early College (GCEC)

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A school culture and curriculum designed to increase low-achieving students’ academic efficacy, and college success.

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On Point for College

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A Syracuse, NY Program that provides college access mentorship to underserved and first-generation college bound students.

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Evaluation Toolkit from the Pell Institute and Pathways to College Network

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The online toolkit is an innovative online resource that guides users through the process of conducting small scale, high quality program evaluation.

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HORIZONS Student Support Program

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Provides on campus support to first generation, low income, or physically disabled students in order to reduce attrition at Purdue University.

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BHEF Louisville Blueprint for Community Action

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This plan outlines 5 framing goals with accompanying strategies for education improvement.

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University of Washington Dream Project

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A collaboration between the University of Washington and local high schools to increase underserved students’ preparation for higher education.

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Afterschool.org

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Afterschool.org provides information about funding opportunities for afterschool programs, professional development, relevant current news, and a database of promising practices.

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Early Awareness and College Planning Podcasts

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Offers early awareness and college planning podcasts designed to send K-12 students positive messages about postsecondary education access, early awareness, and the financial aid process.

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National College Access Network

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This Web site includes a Toolkit, best practices, and a resource library which covers a variety of topics relating to college access. This Web site is also affiliated with the Pathways to College Network.

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Leveraging Post-Secondary Partners to Build a College-Going Culture

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Leveraging Post-Secondary Partners to Build a College-Going Culture: This toolkit is designed to help schools work with postsecondary partners.

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Career Planning Survey

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This tool helps students in grades 8-10 begin thinking about and planning for careers

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WorkKeys

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This is a job-skills assessment.

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ACT's World-of-Work Map

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This tool, in conjunction with ACT's career assessments, can help high school students think through their career options.

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Financial Aid Calculator

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This online tool helps students compute and plan for college costs.

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Discover

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This program is designed to help high school students and adults identify their interests and abilities and consider possible postsecondary options. It includes databases of colleges and universities, occupations, majors, and scholarships.

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49er Finish Program

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A program at UNC Charlotte designed to help adult learners complete remaining degree requirements.

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Washington State Achievers Program

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A partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the College Success Foundation to restructure 16 high schools and provide students with the necessary rigor for college success.

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