I am the Operations Assistant at Colorado Early Colleges (CEC), a network of tuition-free public charter schools across Colorado. CEC provides students in grades 6–12 with the opportunity to earn college credits—and even associate degrees—while completing their high school diploma. Our mission is to ensure all students, regardless of background or academic level, have access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life.