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Air Reading

Tutoring Program Aligned to High-Impact Standards

Air Reading has earned the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) Tutoring Program Design Badge. This program has shared documented evidence that their program design fulfills the research-backed core characteristics of high-impact tutoring.

Please see Tutoring Program Design Badge  for more details about how a program earns the Badge and the Tutoring Quality Standards for more information on all high-impact tutoring characteristics.

Organization and Contact

Organization Type
For Profit
Website Address
https://airreadingclass.com/
Headquarter Location (City, State)
San Mateo, CA
Contact Name
Xing Zhang
Contact Email
xing@airreadingclass.com

Program Overview

Mission

 Air Reading aims to provide all students, regardless of their backgrounds and locations, with enriching learning experiences by combining human connection and quality educational programming enhanced by technology.

Program Description

Air Reading is a live virtual tutoring program that focuses on early literacy for students
from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Small-group instruction with up to 3 students per group. 30
minutes per session with 3-4 sessions a week.

Type of Service

Tutoring program that offers one-on-one and/or small group tutoring directly to students, either in-person, virtually, or through both modes of delivery.

Year Program Launched
2021

Students and Offerings

Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
11,400+ (SY 2025 - 2026)
Student Populations Served
Students seeking enrichment or advanced learning,
Students needing academic support or intervention (behind grade level),
English language learners (ELLs),
Students with IEPs or 504 plans,
Students in rural or remote communities
Grade Levels
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
Reading
Languages of Instruction
English

Service Area

States of operation — virtual
Nationwide (all 50 states)
States of operation — in-person
N/A (virtual only)

Delivery Model and Staffing

Delivery Mode
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
During School,
Immediately before/after school,
Not tied to the school day,
Summer programs
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1; 1:2; 1:3
Number of Weeks Per Program
7–9 weeks, 10–12 weeks, 13–20 weeks, 20–38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
Three days per week, Four days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
15–30 minutes
Type of Tutor
Certified teacher, Preservice teacher, K–12 paraprofessional/teaching assistant/aide
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Onboarding (e.g., introduction to tutoring program, tutors, and staff), Attendance (e.g., reminders for upcoming sessions and feedback on attendance issues), Student progress (e.g., regular progress reports shared)

Customer and Cost

Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, School, Student/ Family
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
$600–$800 for a 10-week cycle (3–4 sessions a week)