Welcome to Leadership U. , a comprehensive, equitably designed college and career preparation program for students in grades four through twelve intended to complement the academic groundwork being laid by educators. Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially, intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age-planting the seeds in young minds that college ...
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Welcome to Leadership U. , a comprehensive, equitably designed college and career preparation program for students in grades four through twelve intended to complement the academic groundwork being laid by educators. Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially, intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age-planting the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for them--and continues from elementary school through high school. The Leadership U. program provides grade-appropriate preparation scaffolded through four curriculum manuals, each tailored to a specific stage of learning, and includes a supplement to guide high school students through the college application process. The interactive lessons of the Grades 11-12: Thriving in College and Beyond curriculum focus students on getting into and succeeding in college. In addition to building on the skills of the Grades 9-10: Preparing for Postsecondary Success curriculum, this program for high school juniors
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