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21st Century’s High School To Name Gym in Honor of Ricky Haskins and Rodney Williams

Jul 10, 2020

The 21st Century Charter School Board of Directors approved a resolution yesterday to name the high school gym in honor of Ricky Haskins and Rodney Williams.  This was a great moment in the school’s history.  Both men are pillars of 21C and very deserving of this honor.  A formal dedication ceremony will be planned for […]

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Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Athletics, Blog, Uncategorized




Hearing from our Alumni on the benefits of GEO Academies “Launching Pad” model.

Jun 28, 2020

Dr. Thomas L. Brown Sr., and Kelli Marshall, School Leader of GEO Next Gen Indy recently had the opportunity  to sit down and talk with two of GEO’s Alumni via a Zoom meeting. These two extraordinary young men came from different backgrounds and became fast friends to experience success through GEO Academies’ College Immersion program […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog, Uncategorized




‘It’s funny how time flies’: Don’t forget about 21st Century Scholars program

Jun 14, 2020

Parents of a freshman in high school might feel like they’re getting ahead of the curve by starting to think about college.  In some respects, they’re probably right. But they also could be wrong in one major way.  Students from low-income families can qualify for up to four years of paid tuition at in-state public […]

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Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics, Blog, Gary Middle College, GEO in the News, Latest News, News Releases




Covid-19 is Not Stopping Our Students From Success

Jun 03, 2020

Last December, I introduced you to Erin (above), a junior in our high school at the time who is also a junior at Purdue University NW. She is studying biotechnology and will earn a full bachelor’s degree in 2021 BEFORE graduating from our high school. At least that is the plan. And that was before […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog, GEO Prep Academy - Greater Baton Rouge, Uncategorized




GEO takes 21st Century Charter School Graduates to the Drive-In for Graduation

May 26, 2020

Dear Friends: The Covid-19 virus has led many high schools across the country to delay or virtualize their graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 but at GEO, we took our graduation to the Drive In. Yes, the Drive In. What better way to celebrate a family event than in a family-friendly location and “social-distance” […]

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Tags: graduation, high school | Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics




Dual Enrollment Means My Gary, Indiana, High Schoolers Didn’t Have Their College Careers Derailed by Coronavirus

May 18, 2020

When SATs were canceled last month and seniors in inner cities across the nation were worried that they might not have enough credits to graduate because of the coronavirus, Arianna Mayes and her classmates at GEO Foundation’s 21st Century School in Gary, Indiana, were not concerned in the least.  Why? Because most of our high […]

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Posted in 21st Century Charter at Gary, Academics, Athletics, Blog




Louisiana Governor Edwards Visits GEO Next Generation H.S.

Jul 21, 2019

Thank you Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards for visiting our GEO Next Gen High School students taking college courses at Baton Rouge Community College today. These incoming 9th graders are trailblazers. They spent their summer taking real college courses. They are setting a new standard of excellence. They want more from high school and they […]

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Posted in Blog, Latest News




National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

Jul 02, 2019

I’m excited to share this picture of our school leaders. Our team met in Dallas last month for a deep dive into the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching and today they are in Baton Rouge for a 3-day leadership retreat to prepare for a great 2019-20 school year. I’m very excited about the progress […]

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GEO’s 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana Posts 3rd Best College and Career Readiness Rating Among Charters in the State

Jun 24, 2019

GEO’s 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana has been getting quite a bit of attention from nationally-respected think tanks in recent months for how we prepare our students for success in college and careers. The Center on Reinventing Public Education, one of the nation’s leading education research organizations, released a study this week focusing […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog




Center on Reinventing Public Education Features GEO’s 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana

Jun 18, 2019

This is the second national study in recent months to feature GEO’s school! The Center on Reinventing Public Education, one of the nation’s leading education research organizations, released a new study today focusing on career and technical education schools across the country and featured GEO’s 21st Century Charter School in Gary, Indiana. Authors of the […]

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Posted in Academics, Blog


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