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CitySchools Collaborative’s Coalition Expands Across the DMV with New Partnerships in Maryland and Virginia
NEWS RELEASE Washington, D.C., July 6, 2026 — CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is expanding its Intermediary Support for Tutoring (IST) model
Now Accepting Proposals: FY27 Consultant Support
CSC is now accepting proposals for FY27 Consultant Support. CSC is seeking consultants who can complement our internal team by
Request for Proposals: SY2026-27 High-Impact Tutoring Providers
CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is proud to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for high-impact tutoring (HIT) providers to provide HIT
CitySchools Collaborative receives $50,000 grant to support Sophia AI
Funding will support the development of Sophia AI, CSC’s new AI-enabled tutor coach for math instruction Washington, D.C., May 7,
Meet Sophia AI
A Conversation on Our New AI Coach for Math Tutors “Opening the aperture on who can deliver an excellent math
A Collective Effort: Inside DC’s Tutoring Coalition
by Gina Burd When I interviewed for my role at CitySchools Collaborative, our Executive Director, Cat Peretti, asked me: what
Request for Proposals: Website Management Contractor
Vendors with deep experience in WordPress website management are invited to submit proposals to support CitySchools Collaborative with ongoing site
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: FY27 Data Partner
CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is seeking a data partner for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to measure and report on student-level outcomes
Yes, This Year’s Summit Was That Good. No, We’re Not Over It Yet.
Mentally, we’re still at the 2026 Learning Acceleration Summit. Earlier this month, on a day that somehow managed to
CitySchools Collaborative Awarded $10 Million Federal Grant to Expand and Evaluate Intermediary Support for Tutoring
NEWS RELEASE Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026 — CitySchools Collaborative has been awarded a $10 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR)
CitySchools Collaborative Announces 2026 Advisory Group
Nine Leaders Across Schools, Data, Families, and Tutoring Continue to Shape Strategy and Impact Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026 —
CitySchools Collaborative Announces 2025-26 Tutor-to-Teacher Program
Coalition of 6 Tutoring Organizations Partner with CitySchools Collaborative to Bolster DC’s Diverse Educator Workforce NEWS RELEASE Washington, D.C., January
How to Accelerate Learning in 8.4 Million Minutes
A look back at the minutes that moved students forward, at scale. In a study of 92 schools in 18
CitySchools Collaborative Receives GenAI Award from NewSchools Venture Fund to Develop Sophia, an AI Tutor Coach for Math Instruction
Washington, D.C., October 15, 2025 —CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) has been selected by NewSchools Venture Fund to support the development of
**Application Deadline Extended: Nov. 1** Calling All Tutors: Tutor-to-Teacher Applications Now Open for 2025-26
CitySchools Collaborative is proud to announce that applications are now open for the second year of the Tutor-to-Teacher Program, an
CitySchools Collaborative Expands Coalition of High-Impact Tutoring Providers to 22 Partners Across DC
Washington, D.C., September 25, 2025 — CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is excited to announce its 22 partners delivering High-Impact Tutoring (HIT)
CitySchools Collaborative Named a 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Honoree
Washington, D.C., September 8, 2025 — The Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program has named CitySchools Collaborative, formerly CityTutor DC,
CityTutor DC is now CitySchools Collaborative
Public education across the country is in a state of crisis and for the last four years we have answered
CityTutor DC Announces School Year 2025-2026 Request for Proposals for High-Impact Tutoring
CityTutor DC is proud to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for both high-impact tutoring (HIT) providers and Local Education
EK12 Study of CityTutor Math Tutoring Program in 23-24
In their 2023-2024 analysis: “Impact of CityTutor DC High-Dosage Math Tutoring on Student Academic Growth” Empower K12 looked at the
More is possible for DC students, tutors and teachers.
Friends of CityTutor DC, I’ve always believed in what’s possible for our students. When we started CityTutor DC, we set
The 2025 DC HIT Summit is Happening! Register Now!
CityTutor DC and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) are proud co-creators and hosts of the second
Recap of A Brighter Future: Learnings from Transforming Teaching
On Wednesday, November 20, CityTutor DC hosted A Brighter Future: Learnings from Transforming Teaching. This event celebrated key findings and
CityTutor DC Releases “Learnings from Transforming Teaching Pilots: A Brighter Future for Students and Teachers”
CityTutor DC is thrilled to release “Learnings from Transforming Teaching Pilots: A Brighter Future for Students and Teachers.” In this
Building on the Positive Momentum: Meet Our Partners for School Year 2024-25
CityTutor DC is excited to share that our data partner, EmpowerK12, has determined that if students receive high-impact tutoring (~90
CityTutor DC Caregiver Engagement Highlighted in Bellwether Article
CityTutor’s efforts to engage caregivers and increase access to free high-impact tutoring were highlighted in this report from Bellwether. “CityTutor
24-25 Rolling RFP Now Accepting HIT Providers
As part of our continued commitment to this work, CityTutor DC is accepting proposals on a rolling basis and looking
Stanford NSSA Attendance Study
A study by the National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University unveils the powerful impact of high-impact tutoring on student
24-25 Rolling RFP Now Open
As part of our continued commitment to this work, CityTutor DC is accepting proposals on a rolling basis and looking
High-Impact Tutoring Works
“Tutoring has become a popular prescription for academic recovery, thanks to lots of evidence showing that sustained tutoring blocks at
DC High-Impact Tutoring Summit Recap
On Wednesday, March 20, CityTutor DC, in partnership with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), hosted the
Summer Ecosystem HIT RFP Now Open
As an extension of our school year funding that aimed to execute high-impact tutoring (HIT) and prepare for long term
HIT’s Impact on Student Attendance
CityTutor DC is excited to share results from a comprehensive analysis of 2022-2023 student attendance as it relates to tutoring.
Snapshot: How DC is Implementing HIT
The National Student Support Accelerator reports that states nationwide are implementing high-impact tutoring and highlights the statewide policies of 12,
Biden-Harris Administration Sets 2024 Agenda for Student Achievement
“In Washington, DC, we made a $35 million investment in high-impact tutoring…it was our job as the State Education Agency
Georgetown Continues to Provide HIT to Newcomer Students in DC
WASHINGTON, DC (Jan.10th, 2024) – Georgetown University’s DC Schools Project (DCSP) and CityTutor DC have continued their partnership to provide
Event Consultant RFP is Now Open
As part of our continued commitment to this work, CityTutor DC is accepting proposals for event planning consultants or organizations
Teach For America is Providing HIT in DC Schools
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 25th, 2023) – Teach For America (TFA) DC Region has a bold goal: By 2030, twice as
Raising A Village Increases HIT Reach in DC
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 4th, 2023) – Raising A Village, in partnership with CityTutor DC, offers Driven 2 Succeed (D2S), a
Rolling RFP is Open Now for 2023-24
As part of our continued commitment to this work, CityTutor DC is accepting proposals on a rolling basis, looking to
Ed Reform Now Releases A Report Analyzing HIT Impact, Features CityTutor
Education Reform Now released a report featuring CityTutor DC that analyzes a series of interviews with local stakeholders to understand
Partnership Between Georgetown University and CityTutor DC To Provide High-Impact Tutoring to Migrant and Newcomer Students In DC
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 23, 2023) – Georgetown University and CityTutor DC have formed a partnership to expand the DC Schools
New Year, New Partnerships: CityTutor DC Activates School Day HIT Providers
CityTutor DC (CTDC) is proud to announce expanded partnerships with six tutoring provider partners—including universities, tutoring organizations, and school networks—to
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Announced as New 2022-2023 CityTutor Hub
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) will launch a new CityTutor Hub for the 2022-2023 school year, serving
Higher Achievement DC To Continue as CityTutor Hub
Higher Achievement DC launched as one of the first CityTutor Hubs in 2021 and will continue tutoring students at Meridian
Horton’s Kids to Continue as CityTutor Hub
Horton’s Kids launched one of the first CityTutor Hubs in 2021 and will continue operating from Horton’s Kids new hub
GOODProjects to Continue as CityTutor Hub
GOODProjects launched one of the first CityTutor Hubs in 2021, tutoring students in the GOODZone in Ward 6, and will
CityTutor DC’s Feature on ABC News
ABC’s Justin Finch interviews CityTutor DC Executive Director, Cat Peretti and visits CTDC Hub Hortons Kids for a story about
Mary’s Center Named as New CityTutor Hub
Mary’s Center will launch as a new CityTutor Hub, providing high-impact literacy and math tutoring to students at Tubman Elementary
DC Scores Named as New CityTutor Hub
DC SCORES has launched as a new CityTutor Hub for the 2022-2023 school year, serving students in Ward 4, 5
The Fishing School to Continue as CityTutor Hub
The Fishing School launched one of the first CityTutor Hubs in 2021 and will continue this school year, providing high-impact
CityTutor DC Names Seven Organizations as High-Impact Tutoring Hubs for 2022-2023 School Year
FUNDING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT WILL BOLSTER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS CREATING OR CONTINUING HUBS TO SERVE HUNDREDS OF DC’S MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS
Partnership with George Washington University’s Nashman Center to Provide High-Impact Tutoring to More DC Students
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 17, 2022) – George Washington University and CityTutor DC have formed a partnership to bring high-impact tutoring
Partnership with American University School of Education to Expand High-Impact Tutoring
CityTutor DC Partners with American University School of Education to Expand High-Impact Tutoring to More DC Students American University students
Five Reasons to Become a Tutor in a DC School
Have you been wanting to volunteer in DC but are unsure of how to get started? Tutoring a DC student
CityTutor DC Names Six Organizations as High-Impact Tutoring Hubs
Funding, training and start-up support will bolster community-based organizations creating Hubs to serve hundreds of DC’s most vulnerable students WASHINGTON,
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid to Launch CityTutor Hub
Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, providing high-impact tutoring for students
The Fishing School Named as CityTutor Hub
The Fishing School will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, providing high-impact early literacy tutoring to students at C.W.
Horton’s Kids to Create CityTutor Hub in DC
Horton’s Kids will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, operating Horton’s Kids community service centers in the Wellington Park
GOODProjects to Launch CityTutor Hub
GOODProjects will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, tutoring students in the GOODZone in Ward 6, established in the
Reading Partners to Create CityTutor Hub
Reading Partners will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, providing tutoring for students experiencing housing instability at Terrell House,
Higher Achievement Named as CityTutor Hub
Higher Achievement Program will launch one of the first CityTutor Hubs, tutoring students at Meridian Public Charter Middle School in
In the News: Local Nonprofits are Trying to Tackle Learning Loss in DC
By Nicole DiAntonio WASHINGTON — As many students return to in-person learning, a lot of parents are wondering how our
In the News: Raising A Village Foundation & Howard University Students Work to Close DC’s Learning Gap
Written by Aaliyah Butler; see original article here WASHINGTON – Howard University Center of Career and Professional Success has partnered with Raising A