We can’t promise you that you won’t cry watching this, but grab some tissues just in case. 😭 Meet Aaron Custodio, a first-gen college student who got accepted into three ivy league schools with UPchieve and is attending @Yale this fall 🎉 #edtech

Alan is now an engineering student at BU after using UPchieve for college essay and STEM support in high school. As a first-gen student, access mattered. Thanks @ksullivannews and @boston25 for sharing his story:

✍️ November is Academic Writing Month! Writing is more than grammar—it’s clarity, critical thinking & confidence. How can we better guide students in the writing process? #AcWriMo #EdChat

Today on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate Indigenous cultures & recognize the systemic barriers many Indigenous students face. At UPchieve, we’re committed to breaking those barriers with free, 24/7 academic support. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

We did it, Together! 🎉Thanks to your incredible support, we surpassed our back-to-school goal and raised over $25k (matched!), bringing UPchieve to 3 new schools this fall! We're so grateful for your generosity. 💚📚

Moments like this are why we do what we do at UPchieve. Every tutoring session is a chance to make a real impact, and we love seeing students walk away feeling more confident and supported.💙Shout-out to our incredible tutors for making experiences like this possible!

We’re so close! Only $2,500 left to reach $30K and launch UPchieve in 3 new schools across NJ, IL, and TX🎉 Thanks to a generous match, every dollar is doubled. Help us hit our goal & give students free, 24/7 academic support: https://t.co/KOUJjhDHKn

We're excited to partner with Community High School District 218! 🎉 Students now have 24/7 access to online tutoring in math, science, writing, and more. 📚✨

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 We’re celebrating the immense contributions of the Hispanic community to culture, education, and beyond. How can we ensure every Hispanic student has the tools and support to succeed? Let’s start the conversation! 💬 #HispanicHeritageMonth

📣 We’re raising $30k to bring UPchieve to 3 new schools. Every gift will be doubled through Sept 30! We’re sending out some free UPchieve swag: 🎁 $10+/mo → tutoring + stickers 🎁 $250 → classroom + T-shirt 🎁 $500 → school onboarding + sweatshirt https://t.co/KOUJjhEfzV

🌟We're proud to see our Executive Director @impactbyaly featured in @HerAgenda with women leaders transforming education through tech! Read about five founders tackling learning gaps:

A new school year = a fresh start! 🍎 Educators, mentors & lifelong learners, what’s your best advice for students starting the semester? Drop your wisdom below! ⬇️ #BackToSchool

📣 We're 25% to our $30K Back-to-School goal! Help us bring free tutoring & college counseling to 3,500+ low-income students. We need $22,500 more by Sept 30.💡Every dollar is matched 1:1 up to $15K, doubling your impact! https://t.co/qv5XDptK36 #BackToSchool #EducationEquity

We loved partnering on Student Orientation Day! 😊Thanks for including us in this great day! 💙

Confidence in the classroom changes everything! Help us reach our $30k goal for 3 schools your gift will be doubled from now until the end of September: https://t.co/KOUJjhDHKn #UPchieve

Last week, Mark & Dimetri joined @OpenAI's Nonprofit Jam! The event brought nonprofits together to explore AI tools like @ChatGPTapp for solving real challenges. They loved connecting with others and learning creative ways to boost impact. Huge thanks to OpenAI! #AI #ChatGPT

"Personalized tutoring is key to leveling the playing field for low-income students," says Aly Murray, UPchieve's Executive Director. Thrilled to be featured in Forbes on how personalized support can empower students and bridge the equity gap.

Last year, UPchieve provided free academic support to 12,331 students — a 76% increase from 2023! Volunteers helped students with everything from math, to humanities, science, college prep, and SAT prep. See more highlights in our 2024 Annual Report:

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom—but true equity in education is still out of reach for many Black students. As we honor this day, we ask: What actions can we take to close opportunity gaps & ensure all students have access to the support they deserve? #Juneteenth #EdEquity

Recently UPchieve was featured in K-12 Dive on the impact of FAFSA delays for low-income students. 🎉 “The reality is that low-income students are less likely to have parents who went to college or access to a school counselor.” – Aly Murray Read more:

UPchieve now has voice chat! 🎙️🎉 Tutors & students can talk during sessions—with audio transcribed to text for accessibility. ✅ Explain tough topics faster ✅ Ask questions more naturally ✅ Build real connections More on our blog: