Clarendon County School District (CCSD) has announced a new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide live and on-demand learning resources to all students at no cost. This partnership, effective until June 30, 2030, aims to offer a comprehensive learning platform designed to meet students’ educational needs.
The platform includes various features such as 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring, on-demand essay reviews, live enrichment and remediation classes, SAT and ACT test prep, celebrity-led courses, self-study resources, college and career readiness resources, adaptive assessments, and recorded enrichment classes. These resources are intended to enhance the learning experience and provide additional support to students whenever needed.
Dr. Shawn Johnson, District Superintendent, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership. “We are excited to provide an additional layer of learning and remediation for our students. Utilizing digital tools and live face-to-face tutoring represents an innovative way to ensure continuous engagement in the educational process, overcoming any barriers that might hinder their learning,” Johnson said.
Dr. Tyneshia Eaddy, Director of Secondary Education, highlighted the benefits of personalized learning. “Our students deserve to be engaged based on their learning styles, and Varsity Tutors offers another avenue for live instruction accessible from anywhere and at any level. Securing the grant to provide Varsity Tutors marks a pivotal first step in adapting our students to 21st-century learning and narrowing the educational gap prevalent in rural districts like ours,” Eaddy stated.
The Varsity Tutors platform is used by over 500 school districts across the country to supplement classroom learning and effectively close learning gaps. Students can receive immediate help with homework through 24/7 chat tutoring, take practice tests, follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study, and sign up for expert-led live classes in various subjects.
Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools, emphasized the platform’s versatility. “Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students. Our comprehensive platform access is now available to all K-12 schools at no cost, allowing them to budget for targeted intervention with best-in-class high-dosage tutoring options,” Salcito said.
The new initiative was launched on July 16 with a kickoff event for high school administrators. The district’s social media post highlighted the goal of fostering academic growth through live tutoring, supported by research indicating that high-intensity tutoring can significantly boost student success. Dr. Diane Sigmon, Project Manager of the South Carolina Department of Education, and Charles Wilson from Varsity Tutors were acknowledged for their invaluable support in the initiative.
Clarendon County School District students and families can access the Varsity Tutors for School platform by signing on to their Clever account or by visiting the district’s website. The platform is available immediately and will be accessible through June 2030.
For more information, visit the Clarendon County School District website at https://www.clarendoncsd.org and learn more about Varsity Tutors at https://www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions.
