Academic UpRise is a non-profit organization committed to providing basic academic enrichments for underserved "At-Risk" youth and student athletes. We address the achievement gap of economically challenged youth and empower them to effectively compete in the classroom and in life through technology.
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Tutoring for 6 - 12 Graders
Counseling & Mentoring
Seminars
Symposiums
College Prep
Tutoring on CAHSEE, SAT, ACT
Parents mentoring Parents
FAFSA Assistance
Banking on our Future (Operation HOPE Partnership)
A-UP-PAC (Academic UpRise Parent Advisory Council) call 562-208-3528 to get more details and to join if you have a child attending any school in LA County.
SAVE THE DATE The 9th Annual Symposium and EXPO! 2010 >>
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Long Beach City College
1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. 90806
PCC Campus
Moderator: Mrs. April Ryan, White House Correspondent
"The State of Local Education"
Closing The Achievement GAP among African American Students and Others"
Retention of Students from 9-12
College Ready/Career Prepared
Turning Around Low Performing Schools
Two of Americas' Finest School Districts - (Long Beach Unified Long Beach, and Aldine Independent Schools, Houston, TX.)
Thursday, November 18th (Luncheon and Panel - $55 per person, $1000 per table sponsorships.)
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 S. Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802-US
Friday, November 19th (Roundtable Discussion and Visitation to Low Performing Schools in South Bay area)
Saturday, November 20th (Breakout group discussions and establishing Action Items, and Guest Panelists)
Special Invited Guests List:
Jawanza Kunjufu, Author and Motivational Speaker; Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX.; Dr. Darline P. Robles, Superintendent Los Angeles County Office of Education; Mr. Christopher Steinhauser, Long Beach Unified School District; Dr. F. King Alexander, President - Cal State University; Supervisor Don Knabe, Fourth District; Congresswoman Laura Richardson, 37 Congressional District; Assemblywoman Karen Bass, Dr.Arne Duncan, Secretary U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, President/Superentindent - Long Beach City College District; Dr. Ramon C. Cortines, Superintendent L A Unified School Districts, and many others.
PARENTS ARE URGED TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT! Parents, you are a stakeholder!
"Education is our passport to the future, for the tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Malcolm X
"We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideals and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends."
Mary McLeod Bethune
"We are the foundation that helps to stabilize our children, and the glue that helps to hold them together as they process life as they see it, and they see it through us."
