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College Bound Academy, TGR Foundation, TGR Learning Lab

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[…]

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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[…]

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In Memoriam of TGR Learning Lab Student Elmu Sadalah

06/23/2021

As any educator knows, students invariably leave a mark. Whether your orbits pass quickly, or they line up for months or years, your time with a student – the shared learning experiences, the bits of laughter or frustration, the feeling one gets during moments of reflection – is lasting. For some, it might be the[…]

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TGR EDU: Explore named College Prep Solution of the Year in EdTech Breakthrough Awards

06/15/2021

EdTech Breakthrough recently recognized TGR EDU: Explore as the Overall College Prep Solution of the Yearin its EdTech Breakthrough Awards. Including the suite of college access and preparation resources highlighted, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital platform, developed in partnership with Discovery Education, to empower students, educators and families with resources, skills and experiences[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, TGR Foundation

25 Years of Impact: How TGR Foundation continues the late Earl Woods’ legacy of caring and sharing

06/08/2021

When I began working at TGR Foundation 16 years ago, I was tasked with developing college-access and readiness programs. At the time, I knew we were setting out to help high schoolers and their families plan for higher education, but I truly didn’t know how deep and expansive our impact would run. Earl Woods, Tiger’s[…]

How to dive deep into learning this summer with TGR Foundation

05/24/2021

While school maybe out in just a few short weeks, our TGR Learning Lab is gearing up for another busy summer, filled with an array of activities for curious minds and eager learners. Are you ready to hear all we have in store? Let’s get into it.[…]

TGR Foundation awarded 4 Star Charity Navigator rating for 9th consecutive year

05/18/2021

TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate in 2021 including its 25-year anniversary, 2 million students reached through its education programs and a recent four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest distinction possible. The leading charity evaluator in America, Charity Navigator assesses the fiscal health, accountability and transparency of 1.5 million charities across the[…]

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How the TGR Learning Lab helped me explore STEM careers

05/11/2021

After participating in the TGR Learning Lab Expanded Learning Program for the first time, Matthew Payan’s passion for science was awakened and his participation continued. During the pandemic his interests led him to several classes that allowed him to gain skills that he put to use immediately. He recently reflected on his experience and the[…]

25 Years of Impact: How TGR Foundation’s Professional Learning Program Created a Paradigm Shift in my Teaching

05/04/2021

TGR Foundation’s professional learning workshops have been a revelation. Prior to attending the workshops, I heard about many of the concepts I’ve now adopted including student-centered instruction and project-based learning. What makes TGR Foundation’s teacher training program unique is that you experience the pedagogy from the perspective of both the teacher and the student. It[…]

Donor Spotlight: Aptive Environmental supports Earl Woods Scholars on path to college and career success

04/22/2021

“Together” is a word that has been used frequently throughout the course of the pandemic. As TGR Foundation navigates life in a new season of change and uncertainty, the support from its community is essential to its ability to continue meeting the needs of students, families and educators. TGR Foundation’s partnership with Aptive Environmental began[…]

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25 Years of Impact: How the TGR Learning Lab opened doors and built success for underserved youth

04/20/2021

As I look back on the 15 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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Volunteer Spotlight: How volunteerism enhanced my skills during the pandemic

04/19/2021

As TGR Foundation celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week, the TGR Learning Lab shines a spotlight on TGR Learning Lab volunteer Nancy Rich Villa. Nancy’s experience as a volunteer with virtual STEM classes reconfirmed her decision to pursue a career supporting underserved youth. A mother and a full-time student, Nancy will be graduating with a bachelor's[…]

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Scholar Voices: Tenacity of an Immigrant

04/08/2021

I was born in a village in China and my only perception of the world used to be my village. It wasn’t until my parents decided to take a leap of faith and fly more than 1,500 miles to the United States so I could pursue the “American Dream” that my perception of the world[…]

Find Your Grind, Pathways Forward, TGR Foundation

TGR Foundation announces new Find Your Grind Foundation partnership

02/11/2021

Today, TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity, announced a new partnership with Find Your Grind Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Los Angeles-based self-discovery and career exploration platform, Find Your Grind. The multi-year partnership brings together two organizations with a shared mission to help young people discover who they are, identify their strengths and interests and[…]

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TGR Foundation celebrates two million students reached through education programs

02/10/2021

After years of reaching young people across the country through education and youth development programs, Tiger Woods challenged his foundation “to make bold choices, explore unchartered territory and reach millions of kids around the world.” Now in its 25th anniversary year, TGR Foundation has met his challenge and celebrates two million students reached.[…]

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TGR Foundation launches Pathways Forward initiative, celebrates 25 years

01/14/2021

In 1996, when Tiger and his parents launched TGR Foundation, they set out to do something profoundly simple yet deeply impactful – give kids hope. As we enter into TGR Foundation’s 25th anniversary, at an unprecedented time when hardships feel insurmountable, the ability to give kids from our most vulnerable communities a sense of hope[…]