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TGR EDU: Explore’s Virtual Field Trip at Facebook Launches October 31

10/09/2017

On October 31 at 1pm ET, join the Tiger Woods Foundation and TGR EDU: Explore as we take viewers on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes virtual experience to Silicon Valley powerhouse Facebook. Watch the trailer to get a sneak-peak of what's to come.[…]

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Earl Woods Scholar Program heads to the National Scholarship Providers Association Conference

10/05/2017

This year, the Tiger Woods Foundation and Earl Woods Scholar Program has the exciting opportunity to not only attend, but also present at the 2017 National Scholarship Providers Association conference in Seattle, Washington.[…]

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Meet Edward Xiong: An Unrelenting Champion

09/28/2017

Don’t ever tell Earl Woods Scholar Edward Xiong he can’t do something—not only will he do it, he’ll do it so well he’ll knock your socks off. Born in Hangzhou, China, Eddie entered this world with more than his fair share of obstacles. But with every barrier he encountered, he worked tirelessly toward a solution.[…]

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Earl Woods Scholar alum Tony Armas to speak at Tiger Woods Invitational

09/25/2017

In a few weeks, the Tiger Woods Invitational (TWI) presented by USLI will kick off at the iconic Pebble Beach Resort on the breathtaking Monterey Peninsula. The private, three-day event offers world class golf, entertainment and unforgettable moments—all benefitting the charitable work of the Tiger Woods Foundation.[…]

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Three Cheers for our Volunteers: Celebrating National Volunteer Day

09/21/2017

In honor of National Volunteer Day, we would like to point the spotlight on our 901 volunteers that have served alongside us since the launch of the TGR Learning Lab in 2006.[…]

TGR EDU: Explore

Celebrating National Online Learning Day

09/15/2017

Today, September 15th, 2017, is National Online Learning Day, which aims to showcase how students – and adults – of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online. Online learning is now ubiquitous; in fact, I am guessing that you, reading this post at this very moment, have accessed online resources in the[…]

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Unrelenting Champions Spotlight: Andreina & Efosa

09/14/2017

At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we have the distinct honor of coming alongside incredibly bright and driven young people, and equipping them with the resources they need to achieve their definition of success. We call them our Unrelenting Champions. A fitting description because they tirelessly and relentlessly pursue their dreams, and achieve them. This month[…]

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7 tips for back-to-school success

09/08/2017

Fall, autumn, harvest, or any other name, the changing of the season means one thing for many people across the country – back-to-school time. Whether you are a young person starting a new high school or an educator beginning a new year, back-to-school time is a chance to start anew and commence the school cycle[…]

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The Benefits of Internships

09/06/2017

From building vital skills to giving students the upper edge when applying for jobs, the benefits of internships are vast and wide. What’s more, studies show that students not only walk away from internships feeling career-ready, but 85% of companies look to their internship programs to recruit for their full-time workforce.[…]

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: D.C.’s TGR Learning Lab turns passion into purpose

08/31/2017

Since the 6th grade, high school senior Kyree Sampson has been a fixture at the Parkside TGR Learning Lab in his hometown of Washington, D.C. For him, the learning lab has been a place where he’s been able to fuel his academic passions and pursue his love of STEM. With just a year left before[…]

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Scholar Voices: Driving while Undocumented

08/29/2017

This fall, Yeon Jin Lee will begin pursuing her MFA in the Film/TV Production Program at the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. And what’s more, Yeon Jin already has a short film out, Driving While Undocumented, which is not only based on a true story, but points a spotlight on[…]

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Earl Woods Scholar mentor, Jen O’Connor on the Power of Mentorship

08/24/2017

The cornerstone of the Earl Woods Scholar Program is its mentor network. These valuable relationships are life-changing for the scholars, many of whom are first-generation students with little or no practical guidance on college life and career planning. Each Earl Woods Scholar is partnered with a dedicated mentor who serves as an advocate, career[…]

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Scholar Voices: My summer internship with the Tiger Woods Foundation

08/22/2017

My name is Christine Nzokou and I am an Earl Woods Scholar for the class of 2020 studying at the University of Maryland, College Park. With my freshmen year ending and the summer coming, I was offered an internship position with the Tiger Woods Foundation (TWF), which I gladly accepted.[…]

College Access, Discovery Education, STEM, TGR EDU: Explore

TGR EDU: Explore offers STEM resources for your classroom

08/16/2017

TGR EDU: Explore wrapped up the 2016/2017 school year with a flourish, launching a variety of resources in STEM for students and educators throughout the spring. During these summer months, the Tiger Woods Foundation and Discovery Education have been hard at work developing additional resources – modules, lesson plans, activities, training videos, webinars, and a[…]

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TGR Learning Lab’s 2017 Player Development Golf Program Club Championship

08/14/2017

The TGR Learning Lab’s golf department hosted the TGR Learning Lab Player Development Golf Program Club Championship on August 1, 2017 at the Dad Miller Golf Course in Anaheim, CA. Forty students aging from 10 to 18 years-old work all year to compete in this season ending championship. Monthly golf clinics hone in on skills[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Unrelenting Champions

Unrelenting champions spotlight: James & Alicia

08/09/2017

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Help TWF present at SXSW EDU in 2018

08/08/2017

In order to present at SXSWedu, we need help from YOU, our amazing TWF community, to vote for our presentation on the panelpicker community vote section of the SXSWedu website![…]

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TGR EDU: Create’s summer STEM Studio enhance educators curricula for the fall at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim

08/04/2017

This Summer at the TGR Leaning Lab in Anaheim, educators from across Southern California participated in STEM Studio. These week-long workshops are all part of the TGR EDU: Create program presented by Kaiser Permanente that provides unique professional development programs in STEM and college access for educators.[…]

Tiger Woods Foundation

In memory of Tiger Woods Foundation board member Dale Dykema

08/03/2017

We lost a major player in the history of the Tiger Woods Foundation with the passing of Dale Dykema on July 4th after a long battle with prostate cancer. Dale was a businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, helping to make his community, Orange County, California, a much better place.[…]

Earl Woods Scholarship Program, Mentorships, Tiger Woods Foundation

The Power and Purpose of Mentorship

08/01/2017

This fall, the Tiger Woods Foundation will welcome 25 college freshmen to the Earl Woods Scholar Program. Each scholar will have the chance to connect with a dedicated mentor who will support and guide them through their college years.[…]

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