Embark Education

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Embark Education is a public charter school located in North Denver, Colorado, designed to provide a learner-centered educational experience for students. The school focuses on integrating academics with real-world applications, allowing students to engage deeply with their learning in an authentic environment.

Embark Education, located in Denver, Colorado, is a unique microschool that integrates real-world learning with personalized education for middle school students. Designed to provide an immersive and holistic educational experience, Embark operates within two small businesses—Pinwheel Coffee and Framework Cycles—allowing students to engage directly with real-world challenges and opportunities.

The school’s approach is centered around five key pillars:

1. Real-World Application: Students learn math, science, language arts, and social studies through hands-on projects connected to the daily operations of the businesses. This integration ensures academic concepts are taught in practical and meaningful contexts.
2. Personalized Learning: Each student follows a customized learning plan tailored to their interests, strengths, and goals, ensuring they progress at their own pace.
3. Community Engagement: By participating in the operations of the coffee shop and bike shop, students gain skills in entrepreneurship, customer service, and teamwork while contributing to their community.
4. Social-Emotional Growth: Embark emphasizes the development of emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
5. Mastery-Based Progression: Instead of traditional grades, students demonstrate mastery of competencies through projects, presentations, and self-assessments.

Embark’s innovative model nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep connection to learning. By blending academics with business operations, the school equips students with real-world skills and prepares them to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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