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K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Launches Today

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs. As the only nationwide provider with a focus on whole-child development, BAM! aims to stimulate young minds while keeping growing bodies joyfully active.

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New After-school and Summer Camp Programs Offer STEM, Arts, and Sports Enrichment Nationwide With New Funding
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!)
, a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round through after-school, structured recess, and summer camp with STEM, arts, and sports programs.
These types of enrichment activities can and should be available to every student, regardless of their zip code."
Epstein, an education industry veteran, was brought in to launch the company from the assets of an enrichment company.

The Princeton Review's Company Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024

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Friday, December 29, 2023

In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.

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In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.
The company also surveyed students at hundreds of colleges and graduate schools about their campus experiences at their schools and ratings of them.
In 2023, the video most viewed on The Princeton Review YouTube channel was: "The New Digital SAT: Everything You Need to Know."
We look forward to developing new and exciting ways to help students learn in 2024 and succeed in their education and career goals."

Campus Technology and THE Journal 2023 New Product Award Winners Announced

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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WOODLAND HILLS, CA, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOODLAND HILLS, CA, December 14, 2023 – Leading industry media brands Campus Technology and THE Journal announced the winners of their 2023 New Product Awards today.

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WOODLAND HILLS, CA, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOODLAND HILLS, CA, December 14, 2023 – Leading industry media brands Campus Technology and THE Journal announced the winners of their 2023 New Product Awards today.
Campus Technology and THE Journal are the education sector’s leading sources on technology trends and practices, delivering valuable information via daily websites, newsletters, webinars, podcast and events serving higher education and K-12 technology decision-makers.
The Education Group of 1105 Media, parent company to Campus Technology and THE Journal, launched the awards program in 2020 to recognize leading technology product and service providers in the education sector.
This year, winners were honored in the following product award categories:
The Princeton Review | Tutor.com, AI for Learning from The Princeton Review and Tutor.com (Platinum)

The Princeton Review / Tutor.com's AI and Tutoring Resources Named 2023 New Product Award Winners by Campus Technology and THE Journal

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review® today reported that together with its affiliate, Tutor.com, the education services company has been named a winner of three New Product of the Year awards for 2023 by Campus Technology and THE Journal.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review ® today reported that together with its affiliate, Tutor.com , the education services company has been named a winner of three New Product of the Year awards for 2023 by Campus Technology and THE Journal .
The Princeton Review's "AI for Learning" resources, which include its AI College Admissions Essay Counseling and AI Homework Essay Feedback tools, were chosen for a Platinum (highest level) Award by both Campus Technology and THE Journal in the category, "AI-Based Tool for Tutoring."
The Princeton Review's and Tutor.com's High Dosage Tutoring received a Gold Award in THE Journal's award category, "Math Program."
The two publications have independently conducted the awards since 2020 under the auspices of their parent company, 1105 Media, Inc.

Tutor.com's On-Demand Tutoring Meets ESSA II Standards, Demonstrating Positive Impacts on Student Grades and Attendance

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level II requirements (Moderate Evidence) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for its on-demand tutoring services.

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Students who used Tutor.com had higher spring-semester GPAs as compared to non-users (3.02 vs. 2.87), and the difference was statistically significant.
Students who used Tutor.com had fewer spring-semester D and F grades as compared to non-users (0.72 vs. 0.91 on average per student), and the difference was statistically significant.
The study showed positive outcomes from on-demand tutoring, a service Tutor.com has delivered for more than two decades.
Given multiple positive outcome findings, the study provides results to satisfy ESSA evidence requirements for Level II.

Tutor.com and New Hampshire Department of Education Expand 24/7 Tutoring for Upper Elementary Students and Adult Learners

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced the expansion of its partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED).

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They are dedicated to providing help that is empowering so that students gain the skills and confidence to solve problems independently.
"We applaud the New Hampshire Department of Education's commitment to meeting the needs of each student across the state."
Tutoring is available in 209 subjects, from elementary math, reading, social studies, and vocabulary to AP® subjects.
"We have seen the value of tutoring for students, families, and educators," said Frank Edelblut, New Hampshire Education Commissioner.

Hawaii Department of Education Partners with Tutor.com to Provide Tutoring for Eighth-Graders Statewide

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced today that is has been selected by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) to provide 24/7 online tutoring for every eighth-grade public school student in the state.

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Through the partnership, more than 21,000 students across 56 middle schools gain no-cost access to Tutor.com—anytime, anywhere, from any internet-connected device.
State education leaders sought 24/7 online tutoring to support "eighth-grade students who struggle with subject areas" as well as "students who take challenging advanced coursework."
The Strategic Plan highlights critical needs in math, a core subject in which student proficiency has lagged since the pandemic.
"We are honored to partner with the Hawaii State Department of Education to offer critical individualized tutoring for eighth graders," said Sandi White, Chief Institutional Officer at Tutor.com/The Princeton Review.

EXTRA® Gum Partners with The Princeton Review to Launch EXTRA Hours Hotline, Delivering Free Late-Night Homework Help For Students

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the onset of homework and test taking, Mars' EXTRA® gum has teamed up with The Princeton Review®, a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company, to launch the EXTRA Hours Hotline: a free, online tutoring platform for high school students to access homework support when it's hardest to come by - during late-night hours.

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Students will be able to work through their homework problems with a private tutor via an online chat format and interactive whiteboard – for free.
It was created in response to EXTRA's recent survey uncovering the study and homework habits of high school students.
"We hope the EXTRA Hours Hotline empowers students this new school season, reminding them that focus-friendly resources can be one click – or one stick of EXTRA gum – away."
The EXTRA Hours Hotline will be free to all students with access to a computer or smartphone.

Tutor.com Achieves Major Milestone: 25 Million Online Tutoring Sessions Delivered

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative tutoring organizations, has announced a watershed moment: delivery of the company's 25-millionth tutoring session. The milestone illustrates the increasing demand for the company's tutoring services, which has accelerated as schools continue to report pandemic-related learning loss. To help students achieve their educational goals this academic year, a rapidly growing number of institutions are turning to Tutor.com.

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The milestone illustrates the increasing demand for the company's tutoring services, which has accelerated as schools continue to report pandemic-related learning loss.
Requests for one-to-one tutoring, while always robust, have surged since 2020—with the company delivering nearly two million sessions per year—and demand is expected to continue growing.
An intensive intervention, High-Dosage Tutoring is curriculum-driven and standards-aligned, delivered during the school day to help students make rapid learning gains.
"Math is the most-requested subject for tutoring, and demand for Tutor.com's algebra tutoring reached an all-time high in 2022," said White.

Tutor.com Launches High-Dosage Tutoring

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, in partnership with its affiliate company, education services giant The Princeton Review, has announced the launch of High-Dosage Tutoring, a rigorously researched solution for accelerating student learning.

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Based on data-informed design principles identified by researchers at Brown University's Annenberg Institute and the University of Virginia, the company's high-dosage tutoring program features as its hallmarks:
3+ times/week frequency: Tutoring has been shown to be maximally effective when delivered intensively, in high doses.
"We've brought together the core strengths of both companies to design high-dosage tutoring programs that leverage our comprehensive curricula, proven student engagement strategies, and the effective tutoring methodology that has helped learners succeed for nearly 25 million sessions."
The offering also supports teachers, who can refer students for tutoring, review students' Personalized Learning Plans, and track ongoing progress in the dedicated Teacher Dashboard.
"We are thrilled to launch High-Dosage Tutoring to open up access to academic pathways for all students," said Park.