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Nurturing the Complete Student: Why Tutor Accountability Matters in Closing the Achievement Gap

March 26, 2024

Strong student-tutor relationships are a powerful solution to address learning loss and close the achievement gap. But who exactly are these high-impact tutors (HITs), and what makes their work so crucial? Let’s delve into these questions, first understanding what learning loss entails and how high-impact tutoring programs can bridge the educational divide for students falling…

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Closing the Achievement Gap: High-Impact Tutoring and the Path to Graduation Equity

March 15, 2024

High school graduation rates tell a story about the state of education and accessibility to quality education in safe and supportive learning environments. While efforts to increase graduation rates have proven successful overall, many disparities exist between students from different backgrounds and demographics. It isn’t necessarily possible to help all students reach graduation using the…

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Effective Tutoring Needs a Tutoring Curriculum

February 27, 2024

An effective high-impact tutoring curriculum is crucial for student success as it offers comprehensive support to tutors. When tutors are well-prepared, students reap the benefits. A successful tutoring curriculum enhances student outcomes and provides tailored learning opportunities for students and tutors. It is important to note that tutors have distinct roles in supporting students’ learning…

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Math and the Arts: Celebrating Black History Month

February 21, 2024

Math and the arts are two subjects that show how talented humans can be. With math, we can figure out the exact calculations needed to send a satellite into space or even send a person up there. On the other hand, art lets us dive deep into the emotions and amazing beauty of human expression….