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Advancing educational opportunity for low-income, first-generation students since 1972. #TRIOWorks!

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

COE invites TRIO programs to form local #OpportunityMattersBookClub chapters to engage students in discussions about how their lives are reflected in literature. Register your club before 2/28 here: https://t.co/zbh97idR5Y #TRIOworks

[LASAPTRIO @lasaptrio]

This morning our TRIO family was proud to be spotlighted on BRProud by news anchor @kwilliamstv celebrating the 50 years of service to our students through the power of persistence!
Dr. Darica Simon was joined by Derrick Lathan is a doctoral candidate at LSU & TRIO Alum, Mcnair

[Kimberly Jones @kajspeaks]

Coming to @coetalk Policy Seminar 2022? Add a #Twibbon and let folks know! https://t.co/FHCgYaaCt2

[National TRIO Alumni @TheNTAA]

Did you know since 1983, there has been over 200 National TRIO Achiever Awards given?
Nominate your next National TRIO Achiever by March 31!
The Legacy Continues.
See link below to begin!
https://t.co/yZfVF3xvR3
#TRIOWORKS #TRIOALUMNI #COEAC2022

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

Do your students have a promising business idea? COE & Nucleus, LLC invites pre-college programs to enter students in a business pitch competition. TRIO students can win up to $2,500 in scholarships & prizes. Enter your students here by 3/17: https://t.co/clcbwk7aGW #TRIOWorks

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true! 🙌

[NACAC College Fairs @NACACFairs]

Today, explore colleges and universities at a #NACAC Virtual College Fair! https://t.co/411m3WxopX #nacacfairs #collegeadmissions

[LASAPTRIO @lasaptrio]

LATRIO thanks @SenBillCassidy for for supporting the TRIO increase of $185.8 million and working to help ensure that these funds can also expand ETS, and Educ Opportunity Centers. We appreciate the work you to help Louisiana’s students find a viable path to higher education.

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

On Monday, November 8 at 3 p.m. ET get inspired by first-generation narratives of success and triumph. Register here: https://t.co/0i2vHnGXBS
#CelebrateFirstGen #TRIOWorks

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

For a 3rd year, COE, the @FirstgenCenter and several sponsors support the #CelebrateFirstGen Grant Opportunity! These funds will raise awareness & celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation students, staff, & faculty. https://t.co/qkEhzayIol #FirstGenForward #TRIOWorks

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

. @comcast’s expanded eligibility for #InternetEssentials, to now include all Federal Pell Grant recipients within its service area, will enable even more students to stay connected as they continue to pursue #HigherEd. Learn more here: https://t.co/BAChoS6GlH

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

. @DrMChatelain: “I teach at a university different than the one I attended. Regardless of where you are there are those students, who are the very first, who are confused. Our #FirstGen presences on those campuses is so very important.” #TRIOWorks

[SWASAP @SWASAPTRiO]

Registration is OPEN!

[SWASAP @SWASAPTRiO]

SWASAP 2021 Pre-Conference workshops registration is open!

[SWASAP @SWASAPTRiO]

Registration for SWASAP 2021 Conference is OPEN!

[SWASAP @SWASAPTRiO]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Kimberly Jones @kajspeaks]

Special thanks to Patrick with Senator @JohnCornyn 's office for taking time to meet with the TRIO students participating in #NSLC2021. Had a great convo about college prep & how to learn more about govt & careers in politics. #TRIOWORKS

[CTCLColleges @CTCLColleges]

Catch up and keep up with the #CollegesThatChangeLives through our newsletter!
In this edition read all about our 13 summer #CollegeFairs, supporting the #CTCLScholarship, tips for a great #AdmissionEssay and More! Check it out now at https://t.co/TfHNBKLjNd.

[Council for Opportunity in Education @COETalk]

Black, Latinx, low-income, & first gen students unproportionally forgo higher education due to obstacles. Financial responsibilities tend to sway students towards community colleges, which are left out Federal Work-Study programs. Read about a solution: https://t.co/jZS4Ju81XC