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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.

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The District Leader’s Guide to AI: Transforming Tutoring with Artificial Intelligence

July 20, 2024

New white paper from Saga Education explores how AI can revolutionize tutoring & education. AI offers personalized learning, improves teacher training & provides data for educators. The paper offers insights for district leaders to integrate AI & prepare schools for the future of AI-driven learning. Download the full white paper to learn more!

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High-Impact Tutoring: Funding Solutions Beyond ESSER

July 3, 2024

Even though ESSER funding is running out, alternative funding sources are available for tutoring programs, including Title I funds, AmeriCorps grants, Federal Work-Study programs, Hawkins Grants, and Department of Labor apprenticeships. High-impact tutoring can significantly improve graduation rates, especially by focusing on interventions in grade three literacy and ninth-grade algebra. Tutoring pays off financially for schools: Retained students generate more per-pupil funding. The most successful tutoring programs embed tutors within the classroom structure, creating a strong connection between tutors and teachers.

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Building an Educational Village: The Power of High-Impact Tutoring

June 24, 2024

For ten years, Saga Education has been at the forefront of a movement shattering the one-size-fits-all mold in education. We believe every student deserves personalized attention, and every teacher, a supportive village. That’s why we champion high-impact tutoring, a transformative approach that empowers educators and unlocks student potential. As we celebrate a decade of impact, let’s explore the power of this model and how it can revolutionize your classroom.

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New Insights on Tutoring Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

June 13, 2024

Tutoring boosts academic performance, but more research is needed to pinpoint the most effective methods. Accelerate’s report analyzed 89 K-12 studies to assess tutoring approaches’ impact on student achievement. With federal funding ending, cost-effective interventions are crucial. Although less than a quarter of studies met evidence standards, Saga Education’s tutoring showed significant gains. Accelerate’s analysis highlights the importance of tutoring dosage and effectiveness, guiding states and districts towards impactful solutions.

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High-Dosage Tutoring Gets a Tech Boost

June 3, 2024

Struggling to bridge the learning gap? High-dosage tutoring offers a powerful solution, but traditional programs can be expensive and strain staffing resources. This article explores a groundbreaking new approach from Saga Education that combines the effectiveness of tutors with the affordability of educational technology. Discover how this innovative blended model can help your district achieve significant learning gains for students, all at a fraction of the cost.