𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Updated 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘛𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 2026 brief is now live. This high-demand resource has been rebuilt to reflect new funding sources for high-impact tutoring.This resource valuable for expanding access to evidence-based tutoring programs. Read it here: nssa.stanford.edu/briefs/fundi...

📧 Check your inbox, our March High-Impact Tutoring Newsletter is out now!

🔑 In this edition:
✅ Apprenticeship for Tutors
✅ Learning Series about Outcomes-Based Contracting
✅ 2027 Education Freedom Tax Credit
✅ and more!

💌 Read it here: nssa.stanford.edu/newsletters

NEW TOOLKIT: Recruiting and paying tutors is a common barrier to expanding #highimpacttutoring. What can SEAs, LEAs and tutoring providers do about it? One answer: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.

Learn how to get started and see an example from the field: nssa.stanford.edu/tutor-appren...

We studied the impact of matching a tutor with a student of the same gender, and found that pairing girls with female math tutors increased students’ interest in STEM and improved their academic performance in math. 🔗 Study: nssa.stanford.edu/studies/impa...

For Women’s History Month, take the time to reflect on what we can be doing for women and girls in education. For example, how can tutoring can affect girls' interest and achievement in STEM?

🗞️ Tutoring News: A new piece in @the74.bsky.social highlights how, even after COVID relief funds expired, more states are committing to making high-impact tutoring a permanent part of their education strategy.

www.the74million.org/article/covi...

💡 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: A large-scale, virtual high-impact tutoring program brought academic gains in early literacy.

Read the full study: nssa.stanford.edu/briefs/hoot-...

Hiring a leadership and coordination for your tutoring program matter just as much as the tutoring model itself.
➡️ Check out our example manager job description that districts and schools can adapt, plug in their details, and use to hire the right person. 🔗 nssa.stanford.edu/district-pla...

When schools and districts make decisions about tutoring, the voices of parents and caregivers matter. This toolkit includes simple guides, planning tools, and conversation starters to help families partner with schools and advocate for effective tutoring. 🔗 nssa.stanford.edu/family-careg...

A new white paper highlights the measurable impact of high-impact tutoring on student learning, engagement, and attendance. The findings align closely with our research showing that well-designed tutoring drives meaningful academic gains. 🔗 tinyurl.com/7vhrdjk8

WEBINAR: Join Harvard Strategic Data Project tomorrow for their High-Dosage Tutoring Toolkit Public Webinar!

📅 Friday, February 6
🕛 12:00PM - 01:00PM EST
🔗 Register Here: sdp.cepr.harvard.edu/event/high-d...

We are happy to share we are now offering Coaching! This new paid service provides guided support to help Tutoring Providers develop, refine, and implement the processes and practices needed to prepare to earn the Badge.

Learn more: nssa.stanford.edu/engage/strat...

Happy Black History Month!

From past to present, Black history continues to shape our communities, our schools, and our world.

Join us in honoring Black History! 🖤

#BlackHistoryMonth

The Louisiana DOE has been awarded $15 million to lead a five-year, national study on strengthening the impact of high-dosage literacy tutoring for early elementary students.

Read about it here: doe.louisiana.gov:8443/about/2025/1...

As school districts and postsecondary partners begin planning for the year ahead, the High-Impact Tutoring: Higher Education Institution Playbook offers guidance for #colleges and #universities working with #K12 schools.

Access it here: nssa.stanford.edu/higher-educa...

Big wins for high-dosage tutoring in southern West Virginia.
Students in GearUp SWV's High-Dosage Tutoring program are seeing real results! Students in the program were able to boost their test scores by 70+ points on average.

www.wvva.com/2025/12/18/g...

🗞️ 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: A recent report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette highlights how new third-grade reading requirements are driving expanded tutoring efforts in at least one Arkansas elementary school.

www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/no...

Districts often know what works, but need support figuring out how to fund it long term. Our 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 helps leaders think through funding strategies that make tutoring a stable part of the school day.

nssa.stanford.edu/district-pla...

Announcement: We are proud and excited to support the Arkansas Department of Education on its newly awarded $15 million in federal grant in evidence-based literacy instruction and #highimpacttutoring.

Read full announcement: dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/25mill...

A recent @the74.bsky.social article highlights that federal budget proposals could significantly affect how districts fund high-impact tutoring programs. Sustaining these evidence-based tutoring programs depends on stable funding structures.

www.the74million.org/article/stud...

Apply by 1/16! This is a great opportunity for nonprofits, schools, districts, higher education institutions, and state/local government agencies to collaborate to improve K-12 student supports.
www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/community-co...

Webinar: Designing Tutoring That Works — A Step-by-Step Tour for School Districts ⭐️ The webinar offered practical help for both new and experienced teams, covering budgeting tools, scheduling and staffing guidance, and tips for planning tutoring throughout the year.
nssa.stanford.edu/events/desig...

Apply for the Partnership for Student Success's Community Collaboration Challenge by 1/16!

Application Deadline: January 16th at 5:00 pm ET.
Informational Webinars: December 16th and January 7th at 12:00pm ET.

Learn more:
www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/community-co...

The State of Tutoring 2025: Tutoring in Transition - Pearl Discover how districts sustain high-impact tutoring beyond ESSER. A 2025 report grounded in 1M+ sessions, interviews, and research on models, data, and workforce.

The new State of K–12 Tutoring 2025 report offers practical insights drawn from interviews with more than 20 education leaders nationwide (including our own director of research, Carly Robinson).

🔗 Read the full report: poweredbypearl.com/state-of-tut...

🌟 Good News for Indiana Families!

Indiana Learns is now offering new tutoring grants to help students strengthen their ELA and math skills. Eligible families can enroll through December 19 and start scheduling sessions right away.

Read More: www.wlfi.com/news/indiana...

🌟 Good News from Arkansas!

Forward Arkansas just launched a new high-impact tutoring pilot in five districts, pairing consistent, small-group tutoring with an outcomes-based model that measures success by student growth.

Read More: www.kark.com/news/educati...

📣 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

With math and reading scores still below pre-pandemic levels, this bill signals strong momentum toward interventions that research shows can accelerate learning.

Read More Here: ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/25/o...

Length of session, tutor talking time, and instructional pace don’t explain why 1:1 tutoring leads to stronger outcomes than 2:1 for early readers in virtual settings.

Our study suggests that high-impact tutoring is most effective when every student gets focused support and meaningful connection.

🔔𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛: An analysis of over 26,000 #virtualtutoring sessions reveals how much instructional time is lost and what schools can do to prevent it.

Full breakdown here: nssa.stanford.edu/studies/unde...

Looking for practical tools, research, and resources to make high-impact tutoring a success?
Explore our Tutoring Information Hub, your one-stop destination for materials tailored to your tutoring needs. From program design to data use to family engagement, you’ll find resources to guide every step.