Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Indianapolis, IN
Contact Name
Nick Wahl
Contact Email
nwahl@crossroadseducation.org
Program Overview
Mission
We aim to improve learning outcomes for all students by advancing innovation in education across the United States.
Program Description
The Learning Commons is a working space installed in high schools that trains and pays students to tutor their peers in math.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Other type of service
Learning Commons space, also uses Nexus, virtual whiteboard, included in every Learning Commons.
Year Program Launched
2016
States of Operation
Indiana
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
300
Grade Levels
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade
Subject Offered
Math
Languages of Instruction
English
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Blended (for the same student, in-person and virtual sessions),
In-Person,
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
During School,
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Type of Tutor
Teacher, Tutoring Staff
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
65% African American, 35% White
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description
Outreach through virtual connection and weekly emails. Daily if necessary.
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
Parent
School
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
Negotiated