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High-Impact Tutoring: Boston’s Key to Closing Learning Gaps

November 25, 2024

High-impact tutoring offers a transformative solution for Boston’s education challenges, with proven methods that can dramatically improve student learning. Despite being the birthplace of this intervention, Boston Public Schools currently serves only 350 students, missing an opportunity to close pandemic-related learning gaps using a cost-effective, research-backed approach that could benefit all 50,000 students

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Equivicards: The Fun Math Card Game for Fluency

November 14, 2024

Saga is Changing the Equation by changing the game! Our latest game is guaranteed to shake things up. Equivicards is an exciting and dynamic card game that takes the traditional matching concept and adds a mathematical twist (using variables and expressions) to outsmart your opponents.

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Personalized Learning Initiative Insights: Design Tutoring Your Students Will Attend

October 28, 2024

The Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI) from the University of Chicago reveals how structured, high-dosage tutoring can close learning gaps, especially for underserved students. Partnering with PLI, Saga Education supports evidence-based tutoring models that improve academic outcomes. Key strategies include strategic scheduling, stakeholder buy-in, and tracking attendance—ensuring students benefit from consistent tutoring. Through Saga Consult, schools can scale these impactful programs tailored to their needs.

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Social-Emotional Learning Reflection Prompts

August 11, 2024

High-impact tutoring combines academics with emotional support. Building strong tutor-student relationships is key. By focusing on social and emotional learning (SEL), tutors can help students develop skills like self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving. This approach boosts confidence, motivation, and overall academic success.

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Artificial Intelligence Can Empower Educators – Q&A with Dr. Scott Muri

July 26, 2024

Schools can leverage AI to enhance education by automating routine tasks, enabling teachers to focus on personalized instruction. AI-powered tutoring tailors learning to individual student needs, improving outcomes. However, successful integration requires clear policies, trained educators, and secure technology. Overcoming teacher skepticism through transparent discussions and showcasing successful use cases is essential. With careful planning, AI presents a valuable opportunity to benefit students and transform education.