General Resources for Students for Preparation and Preparedness for Higher Education
Great Websites for Students and Parents
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) (www.nebhe.org) promotes greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. In pursuit of this mission, NEBHE works across the six New England states to:
- Engage and assist leaders in the assessment, development, and implementation of sound education practices and policies of regional significance.
- Promote policies, programs, and best practices to assist the states in implementing important regional higher education policies.
- Promote regional cooperation and programs that encourage the efficient use and sharing of educational resources.
NEBHE offers a valuable tuition break program.
College Ready New England (CRNE)
An initiative of New England Board of Higher Education, College Ready New England (CRNE) (www.collegereadyne.org) is an alliance of leaders from K-12, higher education, business and government in all six New England states. The alliance is focused on helping the six states develop strategies to increase the economic competitiveness and well-being of the region and its citizens through expanded college participation and success. Through CRNE, New England leaders are committed to developing strategies for leveraging their collective influence to strengthen P-20 education policymaking at the state, regional and national levels. The goal: create a regional network through which best practices and policy innovations could be shared.
Know How 2 Go
A campaign to help youth take practical steps to apply for college. College just does not happen; you have to work to make it a reality. To learn more about steps you have to take, this site can help you: www.KnowHow2go.com. Provides links to state resources.
ThinkCollege.net
Provides information and links for students, family members and professionals interested in finding out more about college and career possibilities.
www.thinkcollege.net
GEAR UP
GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. It is a new national initiative to encourage more young people to have high expectations, stay in school, study hard and take the right courses to go to college.
- Massachusetts Gear Up (www.gearup.mass.edu)
- Rhode Island Gear Up (www.ribghe.org/col-prep.htm)
- Vermont Gear Up (www.mobiusmentors.org/programs/vsac.shtml)
- Maine Gear Up (www.gearupme.org/index.htm)
- Connecticut Gear Up (www.ctdhe.org/OEO/gearup.htm)
- New Hampshire Gear Up (www.ncedservices.org/)
Great Websites for Educators
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) (www.nebhe.org) promotes greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. In pursuit of this mission, NEBHE works across the six New England states to:
- Engage and assist leaders in the assessment, development, and implementation of sound education practices and policies of regional significance.
- Promote policies, programs, and best practices to assist the states in implementing important regional higher education policies.
- Promote regional cooperation and programs that encourage the efficient use and sharing of educational resources.
NEBHE offers a valuable tuition break program.
College Ready New England (CRNE)
An initiative of New England Board of Higher Education, College Ready New England (CRNE) (www.collegereadyne.org) is an alliance of leaders from K-12, higher education, business and government in all six New England states. The alliance is focused on helping the six states develop strategies to increase the economic competitiveness and well-being of the region and its citizens through expanded college participation and success. Through CRNE, New England leaders are committed to developing strategies for leveraging their collective influence to strengthen P-20 education policymaking at the state, regional and national levels. The goal: create a regional network through which best practices and policy innovations could be shared.
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
Promotes greater educational opportunities to assist leaders in the assessment, development, and implementation of sound education practices and policies. Also provides leadership to strengthen the relationship between higher education and the economic well-being of New England.
www.nebhe.org
College Ready New England Initiative
A program of NEBHE that unites businesses, government and education in all six New England states to develop strategies to increase economic competitiveness and well-being of our region through expanded college participation and success. www.nebhe.org/content/view/125/146
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Promotes accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of education, especially for underserved populations through grants and technical assistance to programs focused on improving academic achievement. Also sponsors research and conferences that examine critical issues in education in order to advance knowledge within the educational field and influence policy at the state, regional and national level.
www.nmefdn.org
