Human Connections in a Digital Age: The Next Chapter of High-Impact Tutoring brought together more than 250 state and district leaders, researchers, tutoring providers, policymakers, and community partners committed to expanding intensive, relationship-based, individualized instruction for students. Together, we explored the latest research, learned from colleagues across the country, and considered how to strengthen and sustain high-impact tutoring in a changing educational landscape. The energy in the room was a reminder that this field moves forward because of the people in it.

One of the most powerful moments of the conference was hearing from Alexander Aldama. Alexander first entered the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program as a struggling middle school student. Today he is a college graduate and the program’s Community Program Coordinator, helping more students experience the same kind of support that shaped his own path. His story reminded us why this work matters and what becomes possible when young people have consistent adults who know them, believe in them, and help them succeed.

We are excited to share highlights from the conference, including a welcome video from Stephen Curry of Eat.Learn.Play Foundation and Golden State Warriors, key themes, session videos, and additional resources on this website.

Across the conference, one key theme surfaced again and again: high-impact tutoring works because of human relationships. Sustaining and scaling that work requires embedding tutoring into school systems, funding structures, and data practices that support continuous improvement. Looking ahead, the field will need to keep learning and adapting as new evidence emerges on effectiveness, cost, implementation, and AI; integrate tutoring into broader district and school systems, including MTSS; and develop more sustainable funding approaches.

NSSA remains committed to supporting the decision-makers who make this work possible through research, tools, and opportunities for connection and shared learning. We leave this year’s conference energized by new ideas, strengthened by the relationships in this community, and grateful to be building the next chapter of high-impact tutoring alongside you.