Mission
To support student learning through the summer and help stave off a dramatic COVID slide.
Program Description
7-8 week program using trained college students to tutor students in 1st-4th grade through pre-existing community-based summer programs.
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Operation Locations
Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga
Most recent number of students served
2000
Subject Offered
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math
Grade Levels
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade
Percentage of tutors who can speak a language other than English
95-100% English speaking
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Hispanic or Latino- 7% Asian 6%, Black or African American 20%, White 66%
Tutor-Student Ratio
2:1, 3:1. 4:1, 5:1
Number of Sessions Per Week
4
Number of Minutes Per Session
120
Number of Weeks Per Program
8
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description
Parents received a letter from TTC explaining the program and how to further support their students with learning when they were at home.
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
Free
Other tutor type
Paid college students
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No