Why it matters
“We have a tutoring program” tells you almost nothing anymore.
In-person, one-on-one instruction. A human tutor using an AI co-pilot. A chatbot a student logs into on their own. Districts increasingly lump all three under the same
Here is a question worth sitting with: What if your high school CTE students could deliver a science of reading intervention to a struggling second grader — benchmarking, selecting the right approach, and delivering it daily — all before they
Everyone is calling it a miracle.
That could be a problem — and we aren’t the only ones who share this view.
Why? Miracles can’t be replicated.
But models can.
Mississippi–a state once ranked near last in the country for
What is quality tier 2 intervention?
In Part 1 of this series, we made the case for why Tier 2 intervention is so essential within a well-functioning MTSS framework — and why, just like a headache rarely calls for brain
Why Tier 2
A student approaches the school nurse with both hands wrapped around their head, wincing in pain.
“My head hurts! I need brain surgery!”
The school nurse has seen this before and knows that brain surgery is not
The Bottom Line (At The Very Top)
Schools face a $1,000 per student funding cut as ESSER funds expire and Mi Kids Back on Track funding isn’t renewed.
The evidence is clear that efficient and effective high-impact tutoring will help
Holly Windram, Ph.D., Executive Director of Michigan Education Corps
High-impact tutoring is a proven, cost-effective way to help students catch up when they fall behind. If your school has a tutoring program, that’s a great start.
It demonstrates your commitment
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners?
Do you believe in the transformative power of literacy?
Are you ready to be part of an AmeriCorps program, making the future brighter for Michigan students?
If
Not All Tutoring is Equal
Holly Windram, Ph.D., Executive Director of Michigan Education Corps
Original guest editorial published with Bridge Michigan, April 26, 2024
Ample research underscores the effectiveness of high-impact tutoring in addressing achievement gaps for students lagging
Let’s talk about the F word.
Fidelity.
What is fidelity in education, and why should I care?
Holly Windram - Executive Director.
Miles Green - Marketing and Communications Specialist.
Rio Timmerman - Marketing and Recruitment Assistant.
As educators, ”fidelity” is
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