The Advancers of Denver: Tristan Abraham Vasquez
Meet Tristan Abraham Vasquez. He’s a Denver native, a loving son, a great friend, and a fan of soccer, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball. He’s also a proud AdvanceEDU student.
The Advancers of Denver: Marcos Morales
I have an awesome relationship with my coach she is always a great motivator and problem solver. My coach motivates me to succeed academically and grow on a personal level – a development I know will prove useful in the future.
Reimagining the College Application Process
I’ve spent the better part of the last decade reading thousands of college essays, reviewing countless applications, and helping many high school students navigate the world of college admissions. And here’s one thing I’ve learned from that experience: the college admissions process isn’t easy for anyone, but it’s especially difficult for first-generation and low-income students. …
AdvanceEDU Announces Three New Board Members and Selection by Techstars
November 12, 2020 (Denver, Colo.) – AdvanceEDU, an innovative nonprofit providing debt-free paths to degrees and upwardly-mobile careers in Colorado, announced today that it has added Jandel Allen Davis, CEO of Craig Hospital, Susana Cordova, Superintendent of Denver Public Schools and Elizabeth Concordia, president and CEO of UCHealth, to its Board of Directors. “The fact …
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How Does Competency-Based Learning Look Different?
By Alejandra Dominguez and Holly Armstrong Competency-based education, or CBE, has been around since the 1970s but has become increasingly popular in the last few years as an innovative approach to address equity gaps in higher education. Due to its built-in flexibility, CBE offers an alternative path for students who do not fit the “traditional” …
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The Advancers of Denver: Kelly Aguilar-Ramos
Why I Chose AdvanceEDU I chose AdvanceEDU because I like that there was a program that was focused on helping people through their college and careers. Compared to other colleges, AdvanceEDU focuses on helping create connections with the individual and creating a flexible path for us. My Degree Pathway I am working on getting my …
A Debt-Free College Degree
A debt free college degree. This sounds almost too good to be true, like a campaign promise that you aren’t totally sure is possible. Well, I am here to tell you that this statement is not only possible, but it exists here and now at AdvanceEDU. Students can earn a high-quality college degree from respected …
The Advancers of Denver: Lesley Del Rio
Success means a lot of different things to people. But to me, it means stability, it means security, and it means a healthy life for myself and generations to come.
AdvanceEDU’s Secret Sauce: Building Relationships in the Midst of COVID
By Alejandra Dominguez and Holly Armstrong It’s no secret that relationships matter in the world of education, but the key to building meaningful, authentic, and transformative relationships with students is both an illusive art and a mysterious science. What is the best way to connect with any individual student and then continue to deepen that …
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An Update for Our K-12 Partners
AdvanceEDU community, We know that you’re all busy getting ready for the school year, and we’re so grateful for everything you’re doing to prepare Denver students for success during this unprecedented time. Here at AdvanceEDU, we’re having a blast onboarding our first cohort of students and building new program offerings and partnerships (more on those …
