Pittsburg School Partners With Area College
(Press Release 08-29-08)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

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Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP for a Brighter Tomorrow Web/Computer Tech Specialist George Larson, right, recently delivered approximately $5,000 of technology equipment to Pittsburg Superintendent Tony Potts. Pittsburg received an HP Laserjet 4515 printer, an HP Laserjet 3005dn printer, s SMARTBoard, an HP dx2450 desktop computer, an Acer 17" LCD panel, and a toner cartridge.

"We are pleased to welcome Pittsburg as a partner in Eastern's GEAR UP for a Brighter Tomorrow grant," explained GEAR UP Project Director Linda Morgan. "Eastern is partnering to provide tutoring, professional development for teachers, summer camps for cohort students, and much more."

Eastern Oklahoma State College received a $6.7 million federal GEAR UP grant and is in its third year of implementation. Eastern has partnered with area schools to provide students with additional educational opportunities.