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GEAR UP helps students reach their college goals. Hear more from our K20 GEAR UP grads who just completed their first year of postsecondary education!
05/26/2026
Shawnee High School 9th graders recently visited the University of Oklahoma’s College of Architecture for a College2Career Forum. This event helped students learn about architecture, interior design, and construction careers and gave them an idea of what attending a postsecondary institution could be like!��
SKIE award applications are due in two weeks! Head to k20center.ou.edu/skie to apply by June 5.
05/21/2026
Another school year in the books! Congratulations to our partner educators, students, and families on a fantastic year. Have a great summer break!
05/15/2026
Oklahoma’s Electric Cooperatives and the K20 Center are seeking applications from innovative Oklahoma educators for the SKIE (Supporting K20 Innovative Educators) Award! Visit k20center.ou.edu/skie by June 5 for a chance to win $1,000.
05/13/2026
Bon voyage! The K20 Center's GEAR UP O+K=C, GEAR UP for MY SUCCESS, and GEAR UP for the FUTURE grants recently hosted their final event to celebrate seven years of service to their respective cohorts. Wishing our 2018 GEAR UP students the best as they take the next steps toward their futures!�
05/08/2026
9th-graders from Carl Albert and Del City high schools recently visited the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden for a College2Career Forum. During their visit, students learned about the careers that support the day-to-day operations of a zoo. This event also helped students envision the various postsecondary programs that relate to working in a zoo, from animal science and biology to business and beyond!
05/04/2026
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05/01/2026
What does it take to be a firefighter? The student resource "This Job is on Fire" explores the physical and academic requirements of the firefighting career path. Learn more at k20.ou.edu/fire 🔥🧑🚒
04/28/2026
Access to clean water is essential for survival. The lesson "What’s in Your Water?" examines the importance of this natural resource and the impacts of water pollution. View the lesson at k20.ou.edu/wiyw 🚰
04/27/2026
What causes flash floods? In "Water We Going to Do?," written through a partnership with the Oklahoma Floodplain Management Association, students will test floodplain models intended to mitigate the effects of flash floods. Head to k20.ou.edu/flood to learn more! ⚠️🌊
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