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Rhode Island to Receive $33.6 Million to Help Students GEAR UP for College

August 29, 2024

Onward We Learn is grateful to our congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, in addition to Governor Dan McKee and Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey for the successful collaboration of securing a new federal GEAR UP grant, providing a projected $33.6 million over the next seven years. The federal funds

College access and success program announces new name, advances same mission

June 28, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 29, 2022): The state’s most comprehensive college readiness program, formerly known as the College Crusade of Rhode Island, announced today it has changed its name and brand identity to Onward We Learn. The announcement follows an eight-month process that engaged over 125 students, staff, alumni, parents and community partners, and signals a renewed commitment to helping thousands

Honorific Class of 2022 celebration

May 31, 2022

We recently celebrated our Class of 2022 Honorific Program graduates with a dinner and presentation of certificates and stoles. We thank Harold M. Horvat, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board at Centreville Bank, for joining us. The graduates are headed to Bentley University, Boston University, Brown University, College of the Holy Cross, Emory University, Middlebury College, Northeastern

High schoolers practice nature photography skills

April 26, 2022

Students photograph specimens at the Rhode Island School of Design Nature Lab during Project Open Door over April vacation. We thank Taco/The White Family Foundation for providing funding for our students to explore the arts through this program.

Audubon Society visits middle school program

April 25, 2022

Middle schoolers learned about owls and raptors during a visit from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island over April vacation.

Students visit Mystic Aquarium over April vacation

April 21, 2022

Students in middle and high school who took part in a virtual program with Mystic Aquarium this spring visited the aquarium over April vacation.

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System Maintenance This Weekend

Our digital systems are down for maintenance this weekend and will be back online Monday, September 30th at 10 a.m. This will temporarily affect admissions, our mobile app, and scholarships.

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Rhode Island to Receive $33.6 Million to Help Students GEAR UP for College

Onward We Learn is grateful to our congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, in addition to Governor Dan McKee

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Download Our Mobile App Today

Onward We Learn Mobile App Guide for Parents and caregivers Welcome to Onward We Learn! Our new mobile app is designed to provide a seamless experience for families and students

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Onward Business Office Is Closed

The Onward We Learn office located at 134 Thurbers Ave. is closed due to HVAC repairs. Stay tuned to our social media and website for our reopening date. Please note:

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System Maintenance starts today

All of our digital systems will be down starting at 8 p.m. Friday, May 17th, and will be back online Monday, May 20th at 9 a.m. This will affect admissions,

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Register for Middle School Summer Vacation Programs 2024

Middle School Summer Vacation Program It’s time to register for Middle School summer programs: Download the app: https://onwardwelearn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DownloadOnwardApp.pdf For a list of programs: https://onwardwelearn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Summer-Programs-Designs.pdf En Espanol: https://onwardwelearn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spanish-Translation-MS-Summer-Programs-Designs.pdf For

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Headlines:

Rhode Island to Receive $33.6 Million to Help Students GEAR UP for College

College access and success program announces new name, advances same mission

Honorific Class of 2022 celebration

High schoolers practice nature photography skills

Audubon Society visits middle school program

Students visit Mystic Aquarium over April vacation

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System Maintenance This Weekend

Rhode Island to Receive $33.6 Million to Help Students GEAR UP for College

Download Our Mobile App Today

Onward Business Office Is Closed

System Maintenance starts today

Register for Middle School Summer Vacation Programs 2024

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