96% College Success Rate: Inside the Program Transforming Low-Income Students' Lives

Learn about STEP - a program with a 96% college success rate and see how it's transforming the lives of low-income students through wraparound support and community initiatives.
Why do 96% of STEP students graduate college when the national average is far lower? In this eye-opening conversation with Tracy Baynes (www.stepexpedi..., founder of the Student Expedition Program (www.stepexpedi..., discover how experiential learning and comprehensive support are transforming college access for low-income Arizona students.
Join our S4E22 conversation to discover how Tracy Baynes is revolutionizing college access for low-income students! From teaching oceanography on tall ships with National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS www.nols.edu/en/) and Outward Bound (www.outwardbou...) to reenvisioning education in Arizona, Tracy shares powerful insights on:
➡️Why going to college isn't enough - it's about getting the degree
➡️The truth about community college vs. 4-year universities
➡️How standardized testing acts as a gatekeeper
➡️Breaking down barriers in college admissions
➡️The myth of AP exam scores
➡️Building self-advocacy skills for college success
➡️Creating generational change through education
Tracy offers many strategies and even an invitation to connect about transforming college access and creating pathways to success for all students!
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Olivia, you are a Treasure Hunter! How did you find Tracey Baynes and share her teaching gifts with us all. She's a blessing for low income-motivated students in Arizona and she CAN be an inspiration for so many that hear this story! I loved how Tracey realized the goal had to be graduation, not attending college. Your conversation flushes out so many opportunities for anyone willing to fight for themselves! Tracey's life is a perfect example of the freedom to follow passions at any point in our lives, if we're willing to put in the effort and not accept "NO" for an answer! Thank you both. You are both gifts!

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Thank you! I was fortunate that Tracy's team reached out and we have since formed a lovely thought partnership.