Gateway Science Academy Selects Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students with Additional Learning Resources

Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis (GSA) 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 GSA students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to GSA, 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

According to Dr. Brian Schick, Director of Teaching and Learning for GSA, a member of the Concept School public charter school network, “Access to Varsity Tutors allows our students, staff, and families many resources and flexibility to get academic support when needed. It also provides our school community with many other resources for enrichment and individual interest. We see Varsity Tutors having much potential to meet a variety of academic needs as we implement the platform.”

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.”