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Anaheim Union High School District partners with TGR Foundation, invests in educators

03/15/2022

As educators face challenges of distance learning and look for strategies to keep students engaged in virtual, in-person and hybrid class formats, TGR Foundation’s four-part series of STEM Studio trainings provided a solution with a domestic launch in Anaheim, CA. In close proximity, to the foundation’s flagship TGR Learning Lab, many Anaheim Union High School[…]

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Scholar Voices: How my research will resolve issues, support African American Community

02/28/2022

Growing up as a low-income minority student attending an impoverished high school, it was easy to see the separations between a good education and an amazing education. I wanted an amazing education; I wanted what I couldn’t have at the time, but I knew it could be mine if I worked hard enough. I was[…]

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TGR Foundation leads DoD STEM Ambassador Program

02/24/2022

DoD STEM, leader of the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC), has recently chosen TGR Foundation to manage their DoD STEM Ambassador Program for the 2021-2022 academic year. In September of 2021, TGR Foundation welcomed 16 STEM Ambassadors from across the United States. These highly qualified educators were selected from a wide applicant pool and come[…]

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TGR Learning Lab celebrates ‘Sweet 16’, continues work with underserved youth

02/10/2022

As I look back on the 16 years since the TGR Learning Lab opened its doors to students and families in Anaheim, California, I am immensely proud of the hard work, growth and student success that has taken place. Thousands of underserved students have walked through our doors into a safe space that has given[…]

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Student Spotlight: Aspiring tech professional explores web development

02/01/2022

At 16, Abigail Yun has already discovered a passion for technology and begun pursuing opportunities to gain experience and explore potential career paths. In partnership with Bitwise Industries, TGR Foundation offered its students access to an eight-week pre-apprenticeship training and introduction to web development to teach the fundamentals of HTML and CSS. Upon completion of[…]

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Scholar Voices: How mentorship helped make my NFL dream a reality

01/31/2022

Being from a first-generation, low-income, foster youth background and a proud Chicana, the significance of college itself goes beyond my personal goals. I decided to attend Dartmouth College majoring in astronomy and physics with a minor in education because of the limitless opportunities that come with education here. I knew that Dartmouth College was going[…]

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Beyond Borders: How Colombian students and educators experienced transformation through professional learning

01/26/2022

As an educator, I have always felt powerful opportunities present themselves all the time, you just have to have your eyes open to see when they are coming and to understand that they are in fact opportunities. This was definitely the case when members of the TGR Foundation programs team learned about an opportunity to[…]

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25 Years of Impact: UCI Resident Shares How TGR Foundation Supported His Path to Medicine

12/27/2021

Dr. Timothy Vu immigrated from Vietnam to the Little Saigon community in Orange County 26 years ago. As he navigated life in America, he knew he could overcome his obstacles if he saw them as motivation to fuel his success. With a network of support from family, teachers and TGR Foundation’s Earl Woods Scholar Program,[…]

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2021: A Year of Resilience

12/21/2021

As we reflect on the many highlights of 2021 we can all acknowledge the change and revivals we experienced together. From advancements in medical approaches to the Coronavirus to the reopening of schools and businesses, this year gave us reasons to reflect where we’ve come from, celebrate how we moved forward and continue working toward[…]

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Together For Youth: TGR Foundation and its supporters join Giving Tuesday Movement

11/30/2021

Joining a global day of generosity on Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021, TGR Foundation seeks support for its education programs in 2022 and beyond. Now, more than ever, quality education and career readiness are critical for student success. To meet the increasing challenges students, educators and families face, the foundation is expanding existing partnerships to[…]

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25 Years of Impact: How TGR Foundation helped me soar into an aviation career

10/21/2021

Growing up I was always fascinated by how things worked. I was the kid that took apart the remote control and put it back together again. My parents knew early on that if my hands were busy, so was my mind. And they knew I came alive when I was working with my hands. Sometimes,[…]

TGR Foundation Launches Scholarship Course for Learn & Earn App

10/04/2021

TGR Foundation’s newest college-access course, “How to Find Scholarships,” is now live on the Learn & Earn™ app. Created by the team behind Acorns, Learn & Earn provides students with bite-sized courses covering a broad range of real-world topics including financial literacy, potential careers and life skills that prepare students for the future. For each[…]

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How College Bound Academy helped me overcome self-doubt and realize my potential

09/28/2021

Currently a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, 16-year Christian Seong has a lot on his plate – and he likes it that way. When he’s not spending his free time thrift shopping or drawing, Christian keeps himself active and involved at school, and currently serves as the Associated Student Body President. Christian is[…]

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25 Years of Impact: How TGR Foundation is achieving Tiger Woods’ vision through digital programs

09/15/2021

With TGR Learning Lab campuses and the renowned Earl Woods Scholar Program impacting students across the country, TGR Foundation had established itself as a leader in STEM education and college-access by 2016. In spite of countless student success stories at that time, our founder, Tiger Woods, wanted to achieve more and set a goal to[…]

Mike McKee Keeps TGR Foundation up to Par

09/09/2021

Chairman of the Board, Mike McKee, is featured in the September 6-12 edition of the OC Business Journal.[…]

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Student Spotlight: How a class in Raspberry Pi is sparking student curiosity and career exposure

08/31/2021

At just 14-years-old, Christopher “Topher” Cornell loves to take on new challenges. In the year-and-a half that he’s been a TGR Learning Lab student member, Topher has joined numerous classes exploring topics from graphic design to app development and forensics. A high school freshman at Cambridge Virtual Academy, Topher partook in the TGR Learning Lab’s[…]

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25 Years of Impact: How TGR Foundation transforms classrooms worldwide through educator professional learning

08/10/2021

As educators come through the TGR Learning Lab for the very first time, they often hear the excited chatter from students busy tinkering and creating. From the mechanical sounds of gears rotating within the 3D printers to EV3 robots zipping up and down the hallways, there is a palpable energy throughout the building. These educators[…]

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How TGR Foundation prepares students for college life through virtual Pre-College Retreat

07/20/2021

Over the past year, our team has learned to embrace change. Prior to March 2020 – all our incoming Earl Woods Scholars would gather at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, CA to partake in our annual Pre-College Retreat. However, this year was different; our team had to pivot and transform an in-person event to[…]

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25 Years of Impact: How a life-changing experience helped me achieve success

07/07/2021

Being a first-generation college student comes with a lot of pride and a sense of accomplishment, but it also comes with a lot of challenges. My parents, who immigrated from Mexico as unaccompanied minors, paved the way for me to succeed but did not know how to support me academically. I did well throughout my[…]

On the Right Path

07/01/2021

TGR Foundation and Find Your Grind partner to help students identify their passions, skills and possible careers that can lead them down the road to success.[…]