National Student Support Accelerator

NEW RESEARCH: A district-wide study of a virtual math and reading tutoring program offers critical lessons for education leaders: 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹. Our study found that the tutoring program had no effect on math achievement, no effect on a low-stakes reading exam (MAP), and even a moderate negative effect on reading (STAAR) compared to students in different interventions. But the value of these results lies in what they reveal about 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 districts face when scaling high-impact tutoring: ⚠️ 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀: While originally designed for sessions to be five days/week, 81% of students attended only three or fewer days per week. ⚠️ 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Most students met a different tutor each session as opposed to having a consistent tutor, limiting relationship-building. ⚠️ 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: Delays in staffing and background checks reduced the tutoring time available to students in the school year. ⚠️ 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Math content tracked standards more closely than literacy, where weaker alignment likely drove poor results. 💡 The lesson: Tutoring works when it’s consistent, relational, and well-structured — not when districts are forced to scale too fast without support. 👉 Full study: https://lnkd.in/e3ssXA65

Don't miss this tomorrow! The U.S. Department of Education just announced two new EIR grant opportunities! 📣 With an October 14th deadline, Accelerate, National Student Support Accelerator, and Partnership for Student Success have organized a rapid response webinar this Friday, September 26th, at 3pm ET, to provide a clear overview of these opportunities. They'll be joined by Reading Partners to discuss: ➤ A high-level overview of the new EIR Mid-Phase and Expansion grants. ➤ The emphasis on high-impact tutoring in these grants. ➤ What the RFPs require in terms of research and quality. ➤ Insights from a past EIR grant recipient from the high-impact tutoring field. This is a must-attend for tutoring providers, school districts, and states with tutoring programs. We're here to help you get the most out of this valuable funding opportunity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFWJmNiy Note: The grant deadline is October 14th, so we strongly encourage you to get started on your application now. This webinar is designed to spread awareness, not be a first step! #EducationGrants #HighImpactTutoring

📚 Your child deserves every opportunity to thrive in school. While some students get access to trained math tutors during the school day, others don’t — even when they start from the same place. 🎒 That’s where YOU come in. Introducing the Family & Caregiver Toolkit for High-Impact Tutoring — a free, easy-to-use resource to help families: ✅ Learn what high-impact tutoring is (and why it works) ✅ Talk to your school about bringing tutoring to more students ✅ Stay involved in your child’s learning The toolkit includes checklists, calendars, conversation starters, and more — all designed to make sure every child has a fair shot at success. ✨ Empower yourself. Empower your child. 📥 Download the toolkit today: https://lnkd.in/e6zMpPiT

High-impact tutoring is not just a pandemic recovery response — it’s a transformational approach to how we do school. ✅ Personalized learning ✅ Caring, consistent relationships ✅ Intensive + frequent instruction If we get tutoring right — and we can! — we have the power to move public education further, faster than ever before. This is our chance to redefine learning for the future. Let’s scale what works. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evR75M3J

👇 Tutoring event opportunity for #California friends!

🔔 Want free, personalized support to start or strengthen your #tutoring program? The National Student Support Accelerator offers Strategic Advising for states, districts, providers, and partners. Our team brings research and on-the-ground expertise to help you design, implement, and improve high-impact tutoring. We provide support on: 📌 State and district policy 📌 Program design and development 📌 Sourcing and training tutors 📌 Data collection and continuous improvement 📌 Integrating tutoring into schools 📌 Funding strategies and scaling …and more, all tailored to your needs. 👉 Interested in a Strategic Advising session? Fill out this quick form and we’ll be in touch: https://lnkd.in/euE2Qd3e

📣DID YOU KNOW? The U.S. Department of Education’s "Dear Colleague" letter about #AI outlines how federal funds can be used to support education including #highimpacttutoring? Here's what it says about AI-Enhanced High-Impact Tutoring... Allowable uses include: • Intelligent tutoring systems with real-time assessment • Hybrid models combining human tutors and AI platforms • Diagnostic and scheduling tools for matching students to services The guidance emphasizes that AI should be: ✔️ Educator-led <-- Keeping experienced adults involved is very important and key! ✔️ Ethical ✔️ Accessible ✔️ Transparent ✔️ Data-protective 📍For example, AI tools could provide tutors with suggestions on how to address student mistakes in #math. 🔗 View the Dear Colleague Letter: https://lnkd.in/eeMD5nX7

🌟 Do you have a story about how tutoring has made a difference? We are building a 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 to highlight the power of high-impact tutoring that is relationship-based and personalized. We’re looking for: ✨ Stories from students who have benefited from having a consistent tutor in their K–12 public school. ✨ Stories from tutors who have seen their students’ learning, confidence, and connection grow. 📣 Share your story or voice memo here: https://lnkd.in/dyRG3WZg Let’s uplift the voices that show why tutoring matters! 💬📖

📚 One word to describe high-impact tutoring? Equity. Results. Time with students. The future. High-impact tutoring isn’t just a program — it’s a sustainable solution shaping the future of learning. It means more than closing gaps. It means opening doors. 🧠 The future of our students. 🏙️ The future of our cities. 📍 The future of our states. 🇺🇸 The future of our country. Let’s invest in what works. Let’s invest in them.

Two-way post cards, data nights, child care, and donuts at the bus stop🍩 🚌 ! These are just some of the ideas shared in the fantastic #familyengagement webinar! You can see more ideas in the graphics below. Families are essential partners in student success! In the webinar, parent and school leaders shared powerful insights on what authentic family engagement looks like:   ⭐ 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 in their child’s learning journey.  ⭐ 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁—relationships come before results.  ⭐ 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿—from childcare and food at meetings to postcards and “donuts at the bus stop.”  ⭐ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿—when schools and families lead together, deeper understanding and stronger solutions emerge. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? True engagement isn’t just participation. It’s listening, working together, and co-designing structures that create lasting partnerships. 💬  “It can be better when it’s intentional and when parents are empowered as experts in their child’s education.” – Jacqueline Castillo Blaber, Parent advocate  💬  “One of the most important things we can do as school administrators is to develop structures that promote authentic engagement.” – Jeremy Hilinski, Principal 💬  “Moving to the speed of trust—there’s power in the relationship.” – Michelle Vilchez, CEO of Innovate Public Schools  💬  “Engagement is listening and then working on something together.” – Yu-Ling Cheng, Community activist Check out our Family Toolkits here: 🔗 High-Impact Tutoring: Family and Caregiver Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eS8ppWQX 🔗 Family & Caregiver Toolkit for School Districts: https://lnkd.in/ezfAn4yN