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245,000 That’s the number of Bay Area K-3rd graders who are now behind grade level in literacy after Covid. Studies show if those students don’t catch up by 3rd grade, they’ll already be four times as likely not to graduate high school. The educational need is unprecedented. At the same time, our capacity to meet that…

According to 400 Fortune 500 CEOs, 75% of long-term career success depends on soft skills while only 25% depends on technical knowledge. However, this is not reflected in our education system: educators have reported that over 80% of their graduates were ready for work, while employers reported that number to be less than 20%. Young…

With Covid disrupting the dynamics of the 2020-21 school year, many parents are worried about their students falling behind. The research-proven answer to prevent students from falling behind? Educational mentorship. As Plutarch once surmised, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” Unfortunately, most tutoring is instructional, putting…