GILBERT, Ariz. & ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading Edge Academy Charter Schools today announced a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all Academy students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the Academy schools, students or families. 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 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
“Since providing our students access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform students have been able to receive tutoring at-home or on the go,” said Mary Ellen Lee, Director of Development at Leading Edge Academy Charter Schools. “Since implementing this resource, the students who have accessed tutoring sessions continue to grow! We are excited that a free support system is able to be provided to our families in a way that we wouldn't be able to otherwise.”
Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to effectively close learning gaps. When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and learn subjects like Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary School Reading and more, alongside their peers.
“Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students,” said Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools. “Our comprehensive platform access is 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 center of the high-dosage tutoring relationship, depending on the needs of the district.”
The platform is available to Leading Edge Academy students and families immediately through June 2030.
About Leading Edge Academy
Leading Edge Academy is a system of public K-12 charter schools that develop lifelong learners who lead with character and achieve academic excellence by educating the whole child and fostering community and parental partnerships located in Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Maricopa, and Online all throughout Arizona. We believe in Character Above All Else and that drives everything we do for our students and our families. www.LeadingEdgeAcademy.com
About Varsity Tutors for Schools
Varsity Tutors, the industry leading online tutoring platform trusted by millions of families, launched Varsity Tutors for Schools, aimed at assisting district leaders in delivering 1:1 tutoring and comprehensive learning support. Varsity Tutors has a proven track record of successful collaboration with over 500 K-12 schools and districts, offering three implementation models: District Assigned, Parent Assigned, and Teacher Assigned. Each implementation model includes facilitating high-dosage, recurring, face-to-face tutoring in 1:1 or small group settings for any grade or subject, 24/7 on-demand tutoring, essay reviewing, and dedicated support for college admissions and test preparation. Learn more about how Varsity Tutors' provides tailored educational solutions and partners with K-12 districts at https://www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions
About Nerdy Inc.
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats - including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, coding, tutor chat, essay review, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com.
