Ronika Bates began working for SmartStart Education in January 2023. Currently she is tutoring second graders at Abbottston Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland. She has a degree in English and has been tutoring for over seven years. Background: Prior being Read more
Teachers are responsible for shaping the future generations of leaders, professionals, and citizens. Most people can name at least one teacher who impacted or helped shape their life in some way. Despite the critical role they play in society, however, Read more
Camilla Carr is a SmartStart Education ELA tutor working with 9th and 10th grade students at the Baltimore School for the Arts. She has been enjoying the experience and has been inspired by the talented teachers and students. “This is a wonderful Read more
Not all students learn at the same pace. In fact, studies have shown that those students who were struggling academically before the onset of the Covid pandemic have fallen further behind. Past research indicates that students who fall behind in Read more
Mark Prelli is a SmartStart virtual tutor who is currently placed in Fairfield Public Schools, located in Connecticut. He was hired in Spring, 2022 to help students with both math and science but said he has tutored nearly every subject Read more
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released data from “The Nation’s Report Card” in October 2022 that showed negative impacts on student learning during the pandemic. While schools work to address learning shortfalls, there are far greater repercussions for Read more
The U.S. Department of Energy recentlyannounced the availability of new grant funds to help public schools with clean energy improvements. The Renew America’s Schools grant offers districts the opportunity to make upgrades to facilities that will lower energy costs in order to Read more
Joseph McFadden has been with SmartStart Education since September. He currently works with 3rd and 4th grade students as a small group math interventionist with City Springs Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland. McFadden holds a bachelor’s degree in political Read more
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the federal government has provided $200 billion in aid to public schools across the U.S. According to The Learning Institute, this equates to approximately $4,000 per student.* The investment breakdown is as follows: These programs have Read more
It’s no secret many public schools continue to experience teacher shortages. While some states are dropping the requirement for substitute teachers to have completed a bachelor’s degree, and even allowing recent high school graduates to fill the role, the concern Read more