Academics

Tutoring

OpenDoors engages skilled tutors committed to working with students most impacted by race-based opportunity and achievement gaps.

Tutors specialize in providing homework help, subject-specific assistance, standardized testing prep and in many cases, Orton-Gillingham instruction for language based learning differences. Families, schools and tutors share information and resources to support each student’s experience and overall progress.

Research shows that high frequency tutoring is the best way to tackle achievement gaps and learning loss. The relationship between tutor and student is at the heart of the OpenDoors.

By pairing tutors with students who both complement and cater to their unique learning style, academic needs, and natural disposition, students at OpenDoors build confidence not only in their skill set as a student, but also as young people navigating a complex world.

Of the 55 individual tutor student pairs who meet weekly, many have developed a trusting relationship that extends beyond the classroom.

To & Through
College

OpenDoors Asheville’s flagship initiative is designed to eliminate educational disparities for students of all ages. 

To & Through focuses on four impact areas:

  1. Educational assessments, tutoring, and BestFit schools K-12

  2. Interest-aligned STEAM enrichment opportunities in K-12

  3. College preparation and improved access for 9-12th graders

  4. Support for college admission, completion, and postgraduate acceptance

To & Through
College Scholarship Program

Our To & Through College Scholarship Program ensures that all of our graduating senior students have the opportunity to attend a four university or career track program. This competitive award provides $6500 a year for each of the four years a student is in school.

The award can be applied towards tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, food, or other expenses related to thriving in a college atmosphere.

Along with financial support, students receive coaching, job search, and/or internship placement, financial mentorship support, and post-college career counseling.

In 2024, OpenDoors awarded five senior recipients. We're so excited to be celebrating these students as they begin a new phase of their educational journey.