| “ RTE scholars tell me they come for the scholarship and stay for the mentoring, guidance and support. As RTE Mentors, we are uniquely committed to helping our students navigate ongoing college challenges - both in and outside the classroom. - John Fitton , RTE Mentor and former CEO of the San Mateo County Superior Court and Deputy Court Executive Officer Support Equity in Higher Ed Scholars Update As we have officially entered the 2023 academic year, RTE, with your support, is currently providing scholarships and mentoring to 64 students in colleges and universities across the country! Erase the Finish Line with Ana Homayoun! Date: December 6, 2023 Time: 6:30-8 pm Location: Hay Market Theater at Paly Early Bird Tickets: $75 (including a copy of book ). More info . Join us for an evening with Ana Homayoun , an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive functioning skills, technology and personal energy management. With wisdom, humor and grace, Ana shares the foundational skills that help kids reflect, adapt and redirect in a world increasingly different from the one their parents grew up in. Ana will discuss her experience as recorded in her new book Erasing the Finish Line: The Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions. Thank you to sponsor Stanford Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission. The proceeds from this event will go to RTE’s College Scholarship Fund. Read more Soon-to-be Tufts University Graduate - Scholar Profile As someone whose college years were interrupted by an unexpected pandemic and global shutdown, Palo Alto High 2019 graduate and current Tufts University student Jane Smith* is eagerly looking forward to her college graduation in December. Jane is a Political Science major with interests in Law, International Relations and Civic Studies. Read More *Name changed for security reason You Are Making A Difference! We were touched to receive sweet thank you notes from our new scholars. Below is one from Dionne Shepard, who is attending Foothill College to study Psychology. Moments like this are a wonderful reminder of the impact that you and RTE are making on the lives of young people in our community! Thank you note from D. Shepard Summer Gatherings Create Sense of Community On July 26th, RTE held a College 101 Workshop specifically for our new cohort of scholars. Mentors John Fitton and Melanie Norall led an informative workshop along with college graduates to help new college students work on strategies to have a successful and healthy college life and take advantage of all college has to offer. The event was followed by a Meet & Greet for our scholars and RTE supporters to further foster a sense of community. We thank the Homewood Suites by Hilton on El Camino Real for hosting our events! FY22 Annual Report Rise Together Education is pleased to present our latest Annual Report covering fiscal year 2022-2023. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, we cannot do anything without our supporters. We're grateful for Board Member Pallavi Homan and our Paly Student Representatives Kristine Lin and Allison Ma for creating this beautiful and educational report. If you believe in our mission, please share this report with others. Thank you for support! Support Equity in Higher Ed Let's be buddies |
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RTE scholars tell me they come for the scholarship and stay for the mentoring, guidance and support. As RTE Mentors, we are uniquely committed to helping our students navigate ongoing college challenges - both in and outside the classroom.
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- John Fitton, RTE Mentor and former CEO of the San Mateo County Superior Court and Deputy Court Executive Officer
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Scholars Update
As we have officially entered the 2023 academic year, RTE, with your support, is currently providing scholarships and mentoring to 64 students in colleges and universities across the country!
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Erase the Finish Line with Ana Homayoun!
Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Location: Hay Market Theater at Paly
Early Bird Tickets: $75 (including a copy of book). More info.
Join us for an evening with Ana Homayoun, an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive functioning skills, technology and personal energy management. With wisdom, humor and grace, Ana shares the foundational skills that help kids reflect, adapt and redirect in a world increasingly different from the one their parents grew up in. Ana will discuss her experience as recorded in her new book Erasing the Finish Line: The Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admissions.
Thank you to sponsor Stanford Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission. The proceeds from this event will go to RTE’s College Scholarship Fund. Read more
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Soon-to-be Tufts University Graduate - Scholar Profile
As someone whose college years were interrupted by an unexpected pandemic and global shutdown, Palo Alto High 2019 graduate and current Tufts University student Jane Smith* is eagerly looking forward to her college graduation in December. Jane is a Political Science major with interests in Law, International Relations and Civic Studies. Read More
*Name changed for security reason
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You Are Making A Difference!
We were touched to receive sweet thank you notes from our new scholars. Below is one from Dionne Shepard, who is attending Foothill College to study Psychology. Moments like this are a wonderful reminder of the impact that you and RTE are making on the lives of young people in our community!
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Thank you note from D. Shepard | | |
Summer Gatherings Create Sense of Community
On July 26th, RTE held a College 101 Workshop specifically for our new cohort of scholars. Mentors John Fitton and Melanie Norall led an informative workshop along with college graduates to help new college students work on strategies to have a successful and healthy college life and take advantage of all college has to offer. The event was followed by a Meet & Greet for our scholars and RTE supporters to further foster a sense of community. We thank the Homewood Suites by Hilton on El Camino Real for hosting our events!
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FY22 Annual Report
Rise Together Education is pleased to present our latest Annual Report covering fiscal year 2022-2023. As an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, we cannot do anything without our supporters. We're grateful for Board Member Pallavi Homan and our Paly Student Representatives Kristine Lin and Allison Ma for creating this beautiful and educational report.
If you believe in our mission, please share this report with others. Thank you for support!
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