Maine lawmakers hear pleas to restore Upward Bound funding after federal cuts Sen. Jill Dusen and University of Maine at Farmington witnesses urged a one‑year state appropriation to replace lost federal funding for the River Valley Upward Bound program, which served about 60 high‑school students in six western Maine schools.

Maine lawmakers are urged to restore crucial funding for the River Valley Upward Bound program, which has transformed the lives of first-generation and low-income students.

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Horizonte Community School celebrates success and recognizes local partners at senior event Horizonte honors Proxima and Utah CNA for their support in student development and opportunities.

The Horizonte Instruction and Training Center celebrated the Class of 2025's graduation, showcasing inspiring student journeys and the vital partnerships that fuel their success.

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Tuskegee graduate shares inspirational story at Seodan 20th anniversary celebration Alumna encourages students to persevere and never stop learning after overcoming childhood challenges.

A Soldan High School alumnus shared his incredible journey from foster care to engineering success, inspiring graduates to embrace resilience and never stop learning.

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Tune in to the Let’s Talk TRIO podcast to hear from Khadijah “Dee” Cooke, TRIO Alum, this Friday, May 9th. Listen to Let’s Talk TRIO (and all past episodes featuring the TRIO community) on Podbean or anywhere you listen to podcasts. #TRIOworks #TRIOpodcast #podcasting #FirstGenerationSuccess

Idaho's guaranteed college admissions program expands to increase student enrollment Legislators support expanding Idaho's college admissions program to boost first-generation student enrollment.

Mercer Island School District is rallying for a united voice in education, pushing for groundbreaking initiatives like guaranteed college admissions to boost opportunities for all students!

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First Latina Assistant Director shares inspiring journey from East Los Angeles College to leadership First Latina assistant director emphasizes community college's potential and importance of support systems.

A first-generation Latina educator from Boyle Heights inspires with her journey from community college to leadership, proving that success is attainable for all students with the right support.

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