Annette D. Garcia, Jo Coker, Barb Shelby, & Marilyn Teto
2002
Commerce City, CO
Kearney Middle School
Third Place Winner
$7,000
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The "Lets Go To College" program proposed by four teachers of Kearney Middle School is designed to encourage and support academically capable students who might not otherwise apply seek post-high school education. To accomplish this, the program tutors students for the ACT/SAT exams, helps with resumes and portfolios, and assists with college applications. Through student-parent meetings, guidance counselor interaction and personal support, the program makes a college education a reality for participants.