Clarendon students, teachers will have free learning resources thanks to new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools

MANNING (BUSINESS WIRE) - Starting this school year, Clarendon students, parents and teachers will have free access to a range of classes, tutoring and learning plans available to them through a new partnership that will last for several years.

Clarendon County School District recently announced it it working with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy company and a platform for live online tutoring, to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the district, students or families. The partnership extends until June 30, 2030, ensuring students, educators and parents can access the resources for years to come.The platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and learning resources, including:

- 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring

- on-demand essay review

- live enrichment and remediation classes

- SAT and ACT test prep classes

- Celebrity-led StarCourse classes

- Self-study resources

- College and career readiness resources

- Adaptive assessments and personalized learning plans

- Recorded enrichment classes

CCSD District Superintendent Shawn Johnson said, "We are excited to provide an additional layer of learning and remediation for our students. Having the ability to utilize 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."

CCSD Director of Secondary Education Tyneshia Eaddy emphasized the benefits of personalized learning. She said, "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."

More than 500 school districts across the country use the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to close learning gaps. When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes and learn subjects such as geometry, middle school math, elementary school reading and more.

"Varsity Tutors for Schools delivers a rich set of learning options to deploy for all students," said Anthony Salcito, chief institutional officer at Varsity Tutors for Schools. "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, including flexible implementation models that can put administrative staff, teachers or parents at the center of the high-dosage tutoring relationship, depending on the needs of the district."

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 Clarendon County School District website, www.clarendoncsd.org. The platform is available immediately through June 2030.

About Varsity Tutors

for Schools

Varsity Tutors, an online tutoring platform, launched Varsity Tutors for Schools, aimed at assisting district leaders in delivering one-on-one tutoring and comprehensive learning support. Varsity Tutors has collaborated with more than 500 K-12 schools and districts, offering three implementation models: district assigned, parent assigned and teacher assigned. Each implementation model includes facilitating high-dosage, recurring, face-to-face tutoring in one-on-one or small group settings for any grade or subject, 24/7 on-demand tutoring, essay reviewing and dedicated support for college admissions and test preparation. Learn more about how Varsity Tutors provides tailored educational solutions and partners with K-12 districts at www.varsitytutors.com/school-solutions.

About Nerdy Inc.

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The company's platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts. Nerdy provides learning experiences across more than 3,000 subjects and multiple formats, including learning memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large group classes, coding, tutor chat, essay review and adaptive self-study. Nerdy's flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation's largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at www.nerdy.com.