Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Texas A&M-Commerce and Dallas-based Education is Freedom to launch $3.2-million outreach partnership
DALLAS — Texas A&M-Commerce and Dallas-based Education is Freedom announced plans to launch an innovative $3.2-million partnership that focuses on outreach and scholarship opportunities for Dallas ISD youth.
The partnership will benefit students participating in the rigorous Education is Freedom college readiness program offered at James Madison High School, North Dallas High School, W.H. Adamson High School, Billy Earl Dade Middle School, Thomas A. Edison Middle School, Hector P. Garcia Middle School, Thomas J. Rusk Middle School, and Alex W. Spence Middle School.
Because most EIF students will be the first in their families to go to college, Texas A&M Commerce and Education is Freedom (EIF) have collaborated to enhance EIF’s program that begins in middle school and builds in intensity through the high school years. Offerings of this partnership include a number of hands-on, fun, ongoing, creative ways to prepare students academically for college and introduce them to college life, such as the Camp College overnight experience.
Students also will be able to earn up to $1,500 in scholarships by attending a variety of A&M-Commerce campus activities, such as the Harvey Martin Classic football game in Dallas, athletic events in Commerce, participating in on-campus SAT/ACT prep and financial aid sessions, and getting involved in the campus’ annual recruitment day.
Source: Texas A&M Commerce
