ZoomTutors aims to reduce the educational challenges, faced by underserved students to cut the educational gap in Broward County.  According to americanprogress.org, it is estimated that about half of public school students who began the 2022-23 school year are behind grade level in at least one subject"

In our community, we can see this major gap as test scores have been on the decline. 48% of students failed the geometry EOC; 50% the algebra EOC and around 50% for all F.A.S.T testing (English State Exam). We believe this is due to the lack of access to affordable, personalized tutoring that caters to the student's specific needs and schedule, particularly in core subjects such as math, reading, and science. Moreover, "The COVID-19 pandemic caused reverberations throughout the educational system that disproportionately impacted students of color and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds" (Poverty and Inequality Research). ZoomTutors addresses these issues by using technology to provide free, accessible, and flexible tutoring sessions, connecting students with dedicated volunteers who can guide them toward academic achievement and greater confidence in their abilities. 

Sources:

Gee, Kevin A., et al. “Educational Inequities Related to Race and Socioeconomic Status Deepened by the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Center for Poverty and Inequality Research, 12 Sept. 2012, poverty.ucdavis.edu/post/educational-inequities-related-race-and-socioeconomic-status-deepened-covid-19-pandemic.

Bonitatibus, Steve. “Fact Sheet: Scaling up High-Dosage Tutoring Is Crucial to Students’ Success.” Center for American Progress, 18 Jan. 2024, www.americanprogress.org/article/fact-sheet-scaling-up-high-dosage-tutoring-is-crucial-to-students-success/.

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