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This Nonprofit Runs the Nation’s 3 Largest Tutoring Programs. Here’s What It’s Learned
Tutoring is having quite the moment, for pretty obvious reasons. What’s less clear is whether “high-dosage tutoring” will turn out to be another overhyped fad or something that actually makes a difference. – Rick Hess, Education Week
Florida Early Learning Corps Receives $1M Investment
“I am really grateful for the opportunity to champion early childhood education in the Legislature and to make sure that we are empowering the best practices that we know exist,” said Senator Calatayud, who carried the proposal throughout the last legislative session.
AmeriCorps delivers large grant to Poughkeepsie
AmeriCorps State and National Director Sonali Nijhawan was in Poughkeepsie on Thursday to present a $240,000 American Rescue Plan grant to expand AmeriCorps programs in the City of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County in partnership with local institutions. – Mid Hudson News
World Tutor Day is this week
With a reminder of the importance of tutors, Sadie O’Connor, president of Reading Corps and Math Corps talks about the need for tutors in Minnesota and how you can help.
On the importance of getting kids reading for fun
Tips for getting your kids into books from the director of Reading Corps
Lawmakers get a tour of a newer tutoring program in Idaho
While it hasn’t been around long, it’s already making a difference in the classroom. – KMVT
Americorps looking for tutors in the Hattiesburg area
Americorps is looking for tutors to assist students in the Hattiesburg Public School System with developing their reading and math skills – WDAM
TEACHER VOICE: Through tutoring, I discovered I love teaching middle schoolers
Tutoring can jump-start careers for college grads and help address the post-pandemic teacher shortage – The Hechinger Report
Reading tutors help prepare early learners for kindergarten
Shevrin Jones, executive director of Florida’s Reading Corps, says reading is the one foundation for children that can’t be overlooked – K-12 Dive
It’s time to declare an education emergency
We must act to reverse a disaster. – StarTribune
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