Robert Gira

Retired Vice-President, AVID Center Tweeting about College and Career Readiness

[Robert Gira @AVID_Gira]

Rest in peace heroically, Congressman John Lewis. And thanks to Greg Darnieder for encouraging educators to follow Lewis's example and cause "good trouble." Read some of Greg's remarks and how Lewis told us to "get in the way," from our 2011 blog.

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The Navajo Nation is hardest hit by Covid 19, especially their college students. Donate to their college's relief fund:
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Encouraging all kids to explore medical careers--more important than ever.

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Years of hard work and AVID's support lead to Stanford
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A portrait of true American democracy in San Diego, with a great leader and AVID's support
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Good argument for AVID: Study Finds GPA Stronger Than ACT in Predicting College Success https://t.co/Fe6oVweK5F

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Student speaker offers advice for educators at the AVID Australian Summer Institute, applicable worldwide

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Another AVID Scholar overcomes the odds, including the Taliban. See her moving story...
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[Robert Gira @AVID_Gira]

Hi Fans, Beware of a shameless Dad plug for my son's band, honored and popular in San Diego, aiming for more national exposure...
Check out Trouble in the Wind: Trouble Brewing in the Recording Studio by Trouble in The Wind on @Kickstarter https://t.co/881irpAKwZ

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Take a look at the six-year-out college graduation data from @AVID4College alumni: https://t.co/9Hci8HKatI. Broader story here: https://t.co/LBASOqiQqH

[Robert Gira @AVID_Gira]

What's possible for urban schools and districts? The NCUST National Conference is a great forum. https://t.co/CUPyoCmhZl Checkout their San Diego October 8-10 program. AVID is sponsoring.

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SD Artist of the Year Trouble in the Wind--another great release; but what is it?Americana, aloha surf, rock?
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SD Artist of the Year Trouble in the Wind, another great album, but what is it? Aloha surf folk Americana? https://t.co/XxrHs2pF9L

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Solid rebuttal by Finn: Dubious move to reject Advanced Placement | The Thomas B. Fordham Institute https://t.co/FN2FMHWPNC

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AVID: A Transformative Pathway for School Improvement https://t.co/PpbZsuKIx9 via @NASSP

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Straight Up Conversation: AVID CEO Sandy Husk https://t.co/wKkFnaThzF via @educationweek

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AVID Students shine: Two Fontana Unified Students Invited to National Hispanic Recognition Program https://t.co/o5XKaSVjrF via @Inland Empire Community News

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Amarillo College in Texas is working hard to help low-income students get through school—but it can only do so much, writes @MLBombard: https://t.co/PtZTEKxboO

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Jay Mathews is a sensible guy--Perspective | Treat a college visit like you’re vacationing, not like you’re cramming for finals https://t.co/o8tZW3Hcpc