Durant Public Schools is receiving $37,500 and partnering with Southeastern Oklahoma State University and First United Bank for two subgrant projects: “Durant High School GEAR UP” and “Mentoring for the Future.” Durant High School is implementing the LOGIC program. Durant Middle School is implementing the LOGIC and Thinking Maps programs. In addition, both sites are using grant funds for career days with First United Bank employees and information nights for parents to learn about Oklahoma’s Promise, concurrent enrollment, scholarships and financial aid. Also, the grants are funding tours of college campuses and community facilities as well as providing information to students and parents through the school television channel and Web site about student assessments and ACT prep.