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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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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.

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Evidence for ESSA Recognizes Saga High-Impact Math Tutoring with a “Strong” Evidence Rating

May 22, 2024

Saga Education, a nonprofit specializing in edtech, earned a “strong” evidence rating from Evidence for ESSA for its high-impact tutoring (HIT) program in 9-10 grade math. This rating confirms the program’s rigorous evaluation and its significant effectiveness in boosting student learning. The HIT program offers extra support during school hours through flexible tutoring models and explores technology to expand and enhance its impact.