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Meridian Teen wins the second Go On essay contest
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 by JKAF Staff

Meridian Teen wins the second Go On essay contest

Patrick Adams’ essay describes his goal to become a good citizen. Patrick Adams, 16, was already having a great day on Monday, when he found out he won the second J.A. and Kathryn Albertson and Idaho Statesman Go On essay contest. “You totally made my day,” Adams said. A student at Rocky Mountain High School, Adams is involved ...

. . . . . . . Adult Learners . High School . Middle School . Non-Traditional Students . Students

It’s Never Too Late To Go To College
Monday, February 1st, 2010 by MarilynMartin

It’s Never Too Late To Go To College

Don’t think college is just for kids; it simply isn’t so. Re-entry or adult students are generally age 25 or over and were once considered the “non-traditional” student. The U.S.  Department of Education show these educational demographics are steadily increasing and becoming more the age of the “traditional” student population.  Over 50% of the students ...

. . . Adult Learners . Non-Traditional Students . Students

“Coupon Mom” Go On PSA
Friday, December 4th, 2009 by JKAF Staff

“Coupon Mom” Go On PSA

Go On Idaho is an initiative by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation to boost enrollment in post-secondary education in the state. With this new statewide initiative, the foundation and our partners seek to bring the issue to the forefront, inspiring students, parents, educators and all Idaho citizens to continue their educations. Watch our “Coupon Mom” ...

Parents . Students . Videos

It’s Time to Go On, Idaho
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 by JKAF Staff

It’s Time to Go On, Idaho

More than ever, Idaho students need education beyond high school. The message isn’t just for seniors graduating from high school, it is also for adults who never finished their degree, and it is for employees already in the workforce who need to go back to school to gain the skills they need to enhance their ...

Parents . Students

Behind The Scenes of “Aggro Dad”
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 by JKAF Staff

Behind The Scenes of “Aggro Dad”

While filming the “Aggro Dad” public service announcement a Fairmont Junior High student in Boise, Weston Durland, was there to capture some behind-the-scene footage.  Weston also edited this footage and compiled his own “alternate version” of the public service announcement which can be viewed at the bottom of this page. Here are some behind-the-scenes photos captured ...

Parents . Students . Videos

“Aggro Dad” Go On PSA
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 by JKAF Staff

“Aggro Dad” Go On PSA

Go On Idaho is an initiative by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation to boost enrollment in post-secondary education in the state. With this new statewide initiative, the foundation and our partners seek to bring the issue to the forefront, inspiring students, parents, educators and all Idaho citizens to continue their educations. Watch our “Aggro Dad” ...

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The 43rd…
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 by JKAF Staff

The 43rd…

The Go On Campaign wants to help boost the percentage of Idahoans with education beyond high school. The campaign has based its goals, strategies and tactics on credible data. It’s not easy to hear a statistic like “Idaho is 43rd in the nation for its students going on the college and graduating.” But that statistic ...

Parents . Policymakers . Videos

Listen and learn more about how high school is not enough
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 by JKAF Media

Listen and learn more about how high school is not enough

By 2010, two out of three jobs will require some form of higher education or training. Now is the time to Go On beyond high school to training or to a degree. Learn more about why by listening to our radio spots. Por 2010, dos por cada tres trabajos van a requerir una forma de educación ...

High School . Middle School

Go On Idaho PSA
Friday, November 13th, 2009 by JKAF Staff

Go On Idaho PSA

Go On Idaho is an initiative by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation to boost enrollment in post-secondary education in the state. With this new statewide initiative, the foundation and our partners seek to bring the issue to the forefront, inspiring students, parents, educators and all Idaho citizens to continue their educations. Watch our Go On ...

Parents . Students . Videos

High School Is Not Enough: Go On.