Dear John,

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, something remarkable happened: within a year over 10,000 school districts launched new, publicly-funded tutoring initiatives. Today, I’m proud to share that our very own Liz Cohen, 50CAN’s Vice President of Policy, has captured this unique learning revolution in her new book, The Future of Tutoring, published by Harvard Education Press and available on Amazon as of today.

In The Future of Tutoring, Liz tells the story of how a bold idea went from the margins to a mainstream intervention in American education. She visited Ohio, Texas and other states documenting the successes and challenges as educators and leaders built tutoring programs. And she learned along the way that, with effective buy-in and thoughtful implementation, tutoring programs can improve academic performance for all students. 

Liz also doesn’t shy away from the rough spots. The Future of Tutoring examines why some tutoring initiatives flourished as others faltered, reminding us that strong training and a school-wide commitment are critical to success. And for anyone worried that tutoring might become just another fleeting education fad, Liz offers what it will take for tutoring to deliver on its promise over the long term, ensuring that it isn’t just a pandemic-era blip but a permanent part of the American educational landscape.

Congratulations to Liz for getting the book done and for her contribution to our education discourse. We encourage you to stay tuned to 50CAN social media throughout the week for additional coverage.