Step Up To

Close The Gap

Step Up Tutoring is a nonprofit that provides high-impact tutoring to help close the opportunity gap. We give you everything you need for successful, 1:1, online tutoring, whether you’re a potential tutor, potential student, or a school or district looking to partner with us. Let’s get started today!

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Partner with us

150K+

Hours of tutoring delivered

5K+

Students served

94%

Parent satisfaction

86%

Teachers say Step Up positively impacts students’ academic progress

Our Approach

1:1 High Impact Tutoring

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Grounded in evidence-based practice
Sessions delivered 2-3x/week at-home, after-school, and during the school day
Tutors receive robust training and support
High-quality instructional materials with learning personalized to student needs

Designed for Impact at Scale

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Tutors are trained, committed adult volunteers and college students paid through federal and state-funded scholarships
Online delivery with streamlined communication between tutors, parents, and teachers

Sustained Relationships

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Tutors build sustained relationships with students
Volunteer tutors retain for over 1 year on average
Focus on building confidence, positive mindsets, and habits for success

Our Mission

Step Up Tutoring drives student success by providing virtual high-impact tutoring and mentorship to 2nd-6th grade students in under-resourced communities.

We recruit and train mission-driven tutors to work with students one-on-one, pairing adaptive learning technology with individualized support to drive academic gains, boost habits of success, and foster positive relationships.