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Want to learn more about how schools and organizations like yours have taken advantage of the Army National Guard's school programs and presentations?

Guard Fit Challenge Meets the Jersey Shore
School Program Finds Success on the Boardwalk
GX (Vol 8 Issue 1)
What happens when a popular school program goes to the beach? Find out how Guard Fit Challenge engaged beachgoers in New Jersey over the summer, and how educators are taking advantage of the fitness program during the school year.

Guard Mentor Offers Fresh Perspective
Program Connects Students with Soliders
GX (Vol 7 Issue 4)
What’s it like having a National Guard career mentor in your classroom? This article describes a recent career mentor visit to a high school accounting class.

Setup for Success
School Program Goes to Head of the Class
GX (Vol 7 Issue 2)
An introduction to the new and improved YOU CAN School Program, including information on new features such as interactive online learning modules and mobile application.

A Feast of Thanks
Kentucky Guard Recognizes Educators With a Banquet
GX (Vol 6 Issue 7)
Highlights the Army National Guard's Educator Banquet Program, which thanks educators for their support and offers an opportunity for recruiters to learn how they can best support their local schools.

Taking the Challenge
School Fitness Program Scores Big
GX (Vol 6 Issue 6)
An introduction to the Guard Fit Challenge program, including quotes from high school teachers and coaches who got a preview of the fitness program.

The Power of the Humvee
School Program Revs Up for Recruiting
GX (Vol 6 Issue 5)
An introduction to the HUMVEE School Program, including quotes from high school teachers and administrators who got a preview of the program.

Fast Track to Success
Educators Brake to Admire NASCAR Cars and the Patriot Chopper
GX (Vol 6 Issue 4)
Highlights the Army National Guard's participation in the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) annual convention and career tech expo.

History Springs to Life
Heritage Outreach Raises Interest in Military’s Roots
GX (Vol 6 Issue 3)
An overview of the Heritage Outreach school program and how educators can use the program's curriculum to expand their students' understanding of military history.

Partners in Aviation
Career Technical Education Leaders Tour 1109th
GX (Vol 5 Issue 9)
Describes a visit to the 1109th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD) by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc).

Making an Impact
National Guard Launches Career Mentoring Program
GX (Vol 5 Issue 6)
Highights the Partners in Education career mentoring program, which connects young adults with career mentors in their community.