A new partnership between Michigan Virtual, a provider of online education for K-12 schools in Michigan, and Stride Tutoring, an online tutoring service, will provide online tutoring opportunities for students across Michigan.
In a press release, the companies explained they will work to support Michigan schools and districts to make the best use of the MI Kids Back on Track Grant, which supports programs that work to address unfinished learning, get students to grade-level academic standards, provide additional academic assistance to students at risk of falling behind their peers, and help high school students prepare for postsecondary education.
The funding can go to programs provided before school, during school, after school, or during the summer.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Michigan Virtual in delivering high-quality, online tutoring services to students across Michigan,” said Jennifer Moore, General Manager of Stride Tutoring. “With their trusted relationships across 700 Michigan school districts and our proven expertise in delivering research-based tutoring with certified teachers, we’re confident that this partnership will bridge learning gaps and drive meaningful academic progress for students throughout the state.”
Stride Tutoring provides online one-on-one and small group evidence-based tutoring. In Michigan, the partnership will provide accessible and secure learning experiences and leverage virtual technology to bring tutoring directly to students. Stride also noted that it exclusively employs certified teachers as their tutors.
“Tutoring personalizes learning for students, which is yet another step towards our priorities of broadening student pathways and driving educational change in Michigan,” said Walt Sutterlin, Michigan Virtual’s senior director of strategic communications and partnerships. “We are excited to collaborate with Stride Tutoring and be the exclusive channel partner able to bring these services to students through the districts we support across the state.”
