National Student Support Accelerator

📣𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 leaders: Our new study shows several patterns in when students are losing learning time during #virtualtutoring… Disruptions were most common at the beginning of virtual tutoring sessions, often due to setup issues or student transitions. There is a notable spike in disruption levels after winter break, driven more by student behavior than tech issues. Recognizing these patterns can help you design smarter transition schedules and provide targeted support to ensure smoother, more effective tutoring sessions. Details in the study: https://lnkd.in/eWths4iw

📣 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 📣 Today, our Stanford researchers release not one, but two studies on what really drives quality in #virtualtutoring. Virtual tutoring is often a scalable, cost-effective approach that is accessible for rural and smaller communities. It's important to build virtual tutoring programs that are high-quality. 🧩 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝟭: What Disrupts Virtual Tutoring? Across 26,000 sessions, 19% of instructional time was lost to tech issues, off-task behavior, and background noise—especially in 2:1 sessions. 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘣 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. https://lnkd.in/eWths4iw 💬 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝟮: 1:1 vs. 2:1 Virtual Tutoring in Early Literacy Even with the same structure, outcomes diverged. In 1:1 sessions, 65% of tutor interactions were individualized (vs. 21% per student in 2:1). Tutors also used more culturally responsive language, building stronger connection with young learners. Virtual tutoring programs that are 2:1 or more should consider 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘰𝘯-𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. https://lnkd.in/e3MEVmRb ➡️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Virtual tutoring can expand opportunity nationwide, but its effectiveness depends on 𝘩𝘰𝘸 it’s delivered — personalization, structure, environment, equity — not just the fact that it’s delivered at all. 📰 Read a Chalkbeat exclusive by Erica Meltzer with input from: - Carly Robinson, Director of Research, SCALE Initiative at Stanford University - Liz Cohen, Author, "The Future of Tutoring" - Erica Badger, Director of Curriculum, Milwaukee College Prep School - Mindy Sjoblom, Founder & CEO, OnYourMark Education 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_ncPrsa

𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: Charleston County School District in South Carolina launched a High-Intensity Tutoring initiative... using Outcomes-Based Contracting! 👇 The district will partner with vetted tutoring providers using an outcome-based contracting model, which ties payment directly to student growth (see one-pager below!). This ensures that funding supports real, measurable progress in reading, math, and other core subjects. Tutoring will be delivered in small groups, both in-person and virtually, reaching students who need support the most. By focusing on results and accountability, CCSD is ensuring that every investment drives meaningful gains in student achievement. This is a great example of how districts can align resources, innovation, and evidence-based practices to deliver stronger outcomes for all learners. 🌟 Full WCBD News 2 | Count on 2 article by Tim Renaud here: https://lnkd.in/ebUFpvtn View one-pager on Outcomes-Based Contracting in tutoring: https://lnkd.in/eR27QVyE

🔔 NEW from Education Week: "The number of public schools that are providing high-dosage tutoring for students grew over the past year, a federal survey of principals recently found. So did the number of public schools that are providing on-demand, online tutoring, although it remains less popular than high-dosage options. The vast majority of schools, according to the 4,000 surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics in June, report offering some type of tutoring (85%). And 42% of principals say their school offers high-dosage programming, which is generally defined as one-on-one or small group meetings for at least 30 minutes, three or more times a week." We are pumped about this data from National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)! 🥳 It aligns with what we're hearing anecdotally from leaders who tell us how much they're working to keep and improve their #tutoring programs. 👉 Full article by Emma Kate Fittes here: https://lnkd.in/e_xYPXF6

What should actually happen in a #tutoring session? It isn’t just about showing up—it’s about creating predictable, engaging, and structured lessons where students feel safe and supported. Our newly refreshed 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 outlines practical steps and resources for strengthening instructional practices and routines. Specifically, it talks about how to… 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 the session – Establish a consistent routine, set clear and data-informed goals, and prepare materials in advance so time is maximized for learning. 🔹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 the session – Use strategies like prompting, questioning, and revoicing to deepen student thinking and participation. Virtual tutors can boost engagement with digital tools like whiteboards while minimizing distractions. 🔹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Build trust by reinforcing growth mindset, celebrating positive behaviors, and setting clear expectations for participation. 🔹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 for the long-term – Consistently use data to refine instruction and ensure students master both skills and content. The bottom line: well-structured tutoring sessions accelerate learning because they combine clear goals, strong facilitation, and supportive mindsets. 👉 Read more in the “Develop Instruction” section of the Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eR4ZDSdA

🔎 Looking for tutoring partners, platforms, or interventions? Explore the Tutoring Database, which helps: 📌 Districts, states, and nonprofits identify potential partners 📌 Tutors find potential employers 📌 Tutoring organizations understand the landscape and discover useful interventions Some organizations in the database have earned the NSSA Tutoring Program Design Badge, showing their program design aligns with research-backed Tutoring Quality Standards. ➡️ The database is not exhaustive, and inclusion does not equal endorsement—but it’s a powerful way to navigate the tutoring field. 📚 Start exploring today: https://lnkd.in/dWe3r3et

👋 We’re reintroducing ourselves for anyone new here! We are the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) at Stanford University — a research, policy, and technical assistance hub working to make high-impact tutoring accessible to every student. 📚✨ What we do: ✔️ Provide free tools & resources like the Toolkit for Tutoring Programs and TQIS self-assessment ✔️ Conduct research on what makes tutoring effective ✔️ Support schools, districts & providers in designing sustainable tutoring programs ✔️ Advocate for policies that expand access to high-quality tutoring Our mission is simple: ensure every student has the support they need to succeed. 💡 We’re glad you’re here — let’s keep building together!

👩🔬 Girls perform just as well as boys in STEM in school — yet gender gaps persist later in STEM fields. A 2025 study shows that female math tutors can make a measurable difference: ✨ Girls paired with female tutors reported significantly higher STEM interest (+0.73 SD) ✨ They were more likely to pass Algebra 1 with a C- or better (+3.9 percentage points) ✨ Impacts were especially strong for in-person, school-day tutoring The takeaway? Tutoring isn’t just about academics — it’s about identity, confidence, and seeing yourself in the role. Representation matters, and tutors can be powerful role models who shape futures in STEM. 🌟 Learn more about the evidence for high-impact tutoring: https://lnkd.in/dcaXJnws

Starting a tutoring program in your school is no easy feat. What if you had research-backed advice on how to do it? Announcing 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 & 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀! 🎉 Our flagship Toolkit for Tutoring Programs has been completely refreshed to make it easier, faster, and more inspiring to bring high-impact tutoring to life in your schools and communities. Whether you’re just getting started or strengthening an existing program, the redesigned Toolkit is your step-by-step tool to building tutoring that truly works for students. From tutor recruitment to instructional materials, from scheduling to continuous improvement—this resource puts everything you need in one place, in a format that’s simple to use and ready to put into action. The easy-to-navigate sections, based off of our research-backed Tutoring Quality Standards, include: ➕ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ➕ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➕ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 ➕ 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 ➕ 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 instructional materials, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱-𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦) ➕ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨) ➕ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 #highimpacttutoring #highdosagetutoring #k12education #earlyliteracy #schoolimprovement #educationpolicy #mathtutoring #tutors #scienceofreading