Category: Program Design
Measures to secure resources and tools to close opportunity gaps for students include expanding the teacher pipeline and finding creative ways to engage college students in the educational process.
Despite the many challenges of teaching students in remote, online classrooms, it turns out that tutoring them remotely—as part of the regular school day—may be the best pathway for districts to boost academic achievement and for scaling tutoring to reach some of the most underserved students in our country.
Saga Education’s high-impact tutoring program is a research-backed, proven solution to teach foundational skills, accelerate learning, and provide students with small-group instruction during the school day as part of regular class time.
In just that one year, a Saga tutor can teach a student up to 2.5 years of math and improve chances of course completion, school attendance, and even a student’s chances of completing high school.
Studies show that Saga Education’s high-impact tutoring program decreased math course failures by up to 63% and helped students learn up to 2.5 years of math in one school year.
Affirming a job well done and shining a light on talents that may not showcase themselves in their everyday lives can be a crucial part of an educator’s work to nurture meaningful relationships. It’s important to see each student where they are and for who they are, and let that guide you in creating a meaningful relationship with them.