tutoring
Coverage of tutoring in the Nexus archive.
- [Canada] Is this a fake check scam? I’m a tutor and I’m woried
A tutor responded to a Facebook post requesting a Grade 10 math tutor, discussing details like availability, teaching times, and rates. The poster requested an introductory session followed by 10 pre-booked sessions. The tutor shared their name and bank name but no financial information, raising concerns about a potential fake check scam.
- LI teen wins seat on home town’s school board — beating older candidates with cash he raised tutoring
An 18-year-old Long Island teen won a seat on his hometown's school board, defeating older candidates by raising funds through tutoring. He emphasized his experience advocating for students on the board of education, despite some doubting his youth.
- NYC’s failing $43B schools need some tough Texas tutoring
New York City's schools, which have a $43 billion budget, are described as failing. A large city district in Texas is highlighted as a model for improving educational outcomes.
- Teachers aren’t getting formal guidance on AI, poll finds
A poll by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup reveals only 18% of K-12 teachers received formal guidance on AI use in classrooms, while 34% received none. Despite 60% of teachers using AI tools, nearly 70% lack specific training for tasks like tutoring.