Emiliano Vera transitioned from substitute teaching to a dedicated education career, inspired by challenges during the pandemic. Through Saga Education, he found stability, professional growth, and new career pathways, leveraging 13 years of experience to shape his evolving role in education.
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
High-impact tutoring is a proven solution for learning loss and addressing educational gaps in underserved schools. Students and school districts alike benefit from implementing high-impact tutoring in the classroom.
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.
Saga’s partnership with Indeed Job Academy in preparing tutors for their future careers, aligning with Saga’s mission to create lasting change in education. By investing in its tutors, Saga is not only building the teaching pipeline but also empowering its tutors to explore new career opportunities, ultimately contributing to a stronger, more diverse educational landscape.
High-impact tutoring, as defined by Saga Education, is a data-driven, evidence-based approach that involves trained tutors providing personalized, small-group sessions during school hours. This method is designed to supplement classroom instruction, helping students close educational gaps, boost academic performance, and develop confidence. The blog highlights the importance of consistent tutor-student relationships, ongoing tutor training, and coordination with educators to ensure impactful outcomes, particularly for students facing significant academic challenges.
