The Cleveland School District, a public school district based in Cleveland, Mississippi, has embarked on a transformative collaboration with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy company and the leading platform for live online tutoring. This partnership will provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, a treasure trove of educational resources, at no cost to the District, students or families. The alliance, set to last until September 30, 2030, will equip parents, teachers, and students with a wealth of effective tools, enhancing the academic journey for the upcoming year and beyond.
The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic learning resources, including:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment and Remediation Classes
- SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
- Self Study Resources
- College & Career Readiness Resources
- Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans
- Recorded Enrichment Classes
Speaking about the development, Charles Johnson, Deputy Superintendent of Cleveland School District, said:
Providing our students with access to Varsity Tutors for Schools will enable them to augment their classroom learning and help them succeed academically. We’re encouraging students to take full advantage of all the learning resources on the platform.
Varsity Tutors, the industry-leading online tutoring platform trusted by millions of families, launched Varsity Tutors for Schools to assist district leaders in delivering 1:1 tutoring and comprehensive learning support. More than 500 school districts use the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to address learning gaps and effectively enhance classroom learning. Students can speak with a tutor at any time, day or night, for assistance when they need help with their homework or are having trouble with an issue. Students can follow their lesson plans and take practice exams for guided self-study. Additionally, they can enrol in live sessions taught by professionals and study alongside their peers in areas like geometry, middle school math, elementary school reading, and more.
Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer of Varsity Tutors for Schools, commented:
Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students. Our comprehensive platform access is now available to all K -12 schools at no cost, allowing them to budget for targeted intervention with best-in-class high-dosage tutoring options, including flexible implementation models that can put administrative staff, teachers, or parents at the centre of the high-dosage tutoring relationship, depending on the needs of the District.
The Cleveland School District is dedicated to providing creative and varied learning experiences to foster the growth of successful and productive individuals. The District also dedicates itself to supporting each student’s success in the classroom and extracurricular activities.
