Programs to encourage local students to think college

Sean C. Morgan

Of The New Era

Two new programs will help Sweet Home students, who otherwise might not be able, for financial reasons, to attend a four-year college after graduating from high school.

“Last year, the district received a grant that will be for $240,000 over six years,” Sweet Home Junior High Principal Hal Huschka said. It will fund Gear-Up, or Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.

Gear-Up has two components: early…

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