A signature program of the California Alliance of African American Educators is our science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative called the Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program (GSP). Named after an African American scientist who helped paved the way for today’s computers and made his fortune in Silicon Valley, the GSP was established in 2001 and has closed the achievement gap.

You read it right! This initiative for African American students who reside in Santa Clara County sends 100% of those who successfully complete the program to college. This means that ALL of our students pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE), meet the A-G requirements for college admission, and graduate from high school. Thus far, nearly 90% of our college graduates have finished in four years.

Even our best practices that lead to this kind of stellar success defy the odds.  Contrary to popular belief, 100% of our parents support the GSP. In fact, each parent has a specific role and most do it so well that the program ran without any paid staffers until one part-timer was hired this past summer! Additionally, these same parents are responsible for raising all funds to keep the program afloat.  The GSP also defies the myth that African American parents do not value education. These parents pay $350 each year for this after school program and they commit to participate until the Scholar graduates from high school. Most of our students enroll in the GSP while in elementary school.

To learn more, visit http://web.me.com/gsp.info/Public/Welcome.html.

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Cypress Semiconductor and the California Alliance of African American Educators announce unique partnership and the opening of a new computer lab.

SAN JOSE, Calif., On October 17, 2006 – A one-of-a-kind partnership between Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) and the California Alliance of African American Educators (CAAAE) was officially launched on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. when a ribbon cutting ceremony at Cypress signaled the opening of a fully equipped computer lab and office space, donated byCypress

On Feb., 28, 2006 San Jose City Council member Forrest Williams arranged for the California Alliance of African American Educators and its Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program [GSP] K-12 math, science and technology initiative to receive a commendation from the San Jose City Council

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