Dent-Phelps R-III School District Selects Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Students With Additional Learning Resources

Dent-Phelps R-III School District 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 district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to Dent-Phelps R-III, 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

“The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform serves as a significant resource when students require assistance, outside of regular school hours or tutoring sessions, or when they’re looking for additional study materials that will benefit them academically,” said Dr. Karla Tiefenthaler, principal at Dent-Phelps R-III School District. “We’re excited to be expanding the District’s tutoring resources with the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage our students and families to take advantage of the extensive learning tools it provides.”

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.”