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This joint resolution commends EduTutorVA, a virtual tutoring program established during the COVID-19 pandemic to support academic recovery for third to eighth grade students in Virginia. The resolution highlights the organization's innovative approach, including providing no-cost, small-group virtual tutoring in reading and math, utilizing data-driven personalized instruction strategies. EduTutorVA employs college students as tutors, giving them valuable teaching experience while helping struggling students improve their academic performance. The program has already served 12 schools across five school divisions, with over 300 tutors contributing more than 25,000 hours of service, and has received recognition from the National Student Support Accelerator at Stanford University. Supported by sponsors like Google, Transurban, Altria, TD Charitable Foundation, and Dominion Energy, the organization aims to address educational equity and boost student confidence. The resolution officially commends EduTutorVA for its achievements and instructs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to the organization as an expression of admiration and support.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SJ398