Region One GEAR UP

09/22/2026

The future is looking bright! 💡It’s National GEAR UP Week, and we’re celebrating students as they discover their potential and light the way toward college and careers.

09/21/2026

Testing, testing… the is on the air! 🎧 Students took over the studio to learn the behind the scenes of podcasting and record sessions of their own.

Press play to see what happened when their ideas went live.

09/21/2026

, we are still here to support you! Stop by Region One ESC at Edinburg (1900 W Schunior St) and access support with financial aid, take a professional headshot and meet with various colleges and community organizations.

09/15/2026

Big goals need a smart financial plan! 🩺 Students interested in health science and graduate studies participated alongside their families in a comprehensive workshop on financial aid and paying for higher education. College representatives and financial aid experts helped families better understand college costs and the financial aid options available to them. 🎓

A huge thank-you to our partners for helping support the next generation of health science professionals!

09/09/2026

Our eighth grade cohort is building the skills to lead, connect and succeed! 🌱 Through an interactive Seeds Training, students explored engaging learning strategies while strengthening leadership, communication and other essential soft skills that support college readiness and future success.

09/03/2026

ICYMI 🎥 The sky’s the limit with Region One GEAR UP! 🚀 School leaders and facilitators came together for the Building Leadership Institute to connect and discover new ways to support students on their path to college and career success.

09/02/2026

Smarter tools, stronger instruction! 💻 Region One GEAR UP educators explored how to leverage artificial intelligence to amplify instruction and create engaging learning experiences for students.

09/01/2026

Mic check! 🎙️ Students brought their stories and ideas to life through podcasting. They learned how to set up microphones, explored the technical side of production and created podcasts of their own. Along the way, they strengthened their communication, teamwork and confidence, building skills that will help them succeed in college and beyond.

08/13/2026

Exploring high-wage, in-demand careers with our college partners!

07/23/2026

We are beyond proud to celebrate Mission CISD's Santa Balderas for being named the National GEAR UP Family Leader of the Year at the annual NCCEP Conference in Washington!

Ms. Balderas is our 2nd consecutive National Family Leader of the Year and the 8th overall for Region One GEAR UP. Congratulations to the Mission CISD and Balderas families!

Read her full story: https://www.mcisd.net/apps/news/article/2213252

🌟 From Mission to Washington, D.C.!
Mission CISD parent Santa Balderas has been named the National GEAR UP Family Leader of the Year, recognizing her leadership, service and commitment to helping students and families prepare for life after high school.

Her journey from parent volunteer to national leader shows the difference one engaged parent can make at home, on campus and across an entire community.

🔗 Read her full story: https://www.mcisd.net/apps/news/article/2213252