Announcements
The Power of Self-Belief: Lessons Learned From Google Employees
Close the Gap Foundation surveyed Google employees to learn what skills they developed in high school that have helped them with their careers today. Their responses highlight the importance of self-belief, discipline, and hard work. High school is often seen as a...
Social Impact Fellowship Returns for a 5th Year
Close the Gap is excited to announce the return of its Social Impact Fellowship program for the fifth year. This program provides a unique opportunity for first-gen, low-income high school juniors and seniors in CA, OR, and WA to gain life skills and make a positive impact on their communities.
Educator Spotlight: Rhonda Price
In this Educator Spotlight, we are meeting Rhonda, a high school counselor from Santa Fe, Texas and one of Close the Gap's Board of Educators.
Educator Spotlight: Magret Nunes
In this Educator Spotlight, we are meeting Magret, an alternative education high school teacher from Danville, California and one of Close the Gap's Board of Educators
Educator Spotlight: Jasmine Hobson Rodriguez
In this Educator Spotlight, we are meeting Jasmine, a high school English teacher from Hesperia, California and one of Close the Gap's Board of Educators