Case Studies: Tutoring Programs that Transform Outcomes

The PRACTICE Effect: Case Studies & Insights

PRACTICE partners with schools to close learning gaps and elevate student performance, through proven programming, culturally responsive curricula, and innovative tools. The results speak for themselves: real gains in achievement, confidence, and opportunity for students. Here’s some of that impact, in the words of the schools we serve.

Science Regents Passing Rates Soar with Targeted Support

Regents-aligned support from seven Education Champions helped drive sharp gains in Maxwell's Science Regents passing rates in Biology and Earth & Space.

100% Math Growth Across Two 3rd Grade Tutoring Groups

All 3rd grade scholars in PS 68's tutoring groups showed Math growth, with 15 of 20 meeting projected targets.

How One ELA Class Boosted Proficiency from 27% to 42%, Helping Tomlin Rise from a C to a B School

Tomlin Middle School partnered with an in-person Education Champion to boost focus and work completion, driving schoolwide ELA and Math gains in 2025–26.

From 14% to 51%: How Consistent K-5 Support Lifted Reading Benchmarks

P.S. 156's reading benchmarks rose from 14% to 51% after a year of consistent K-5 classroom and small-group support.

Diagnostic-Informed Support Helped Grades 4–5 Move Closer to Grade Level and the School from D to B

Embedded, diagnostic-informed support in grades 4–5 helped shift i-Ready reading levels and drove broad schoolwide gains, moving the school from D to B.

Broad ELA and Math Gains as Rodgers' School Score Rose Seven Points

An 11-week, high-impact tutoring cycle for newcomer multilingual learners helped drive gains across all six ELA and Math indicators at Rodgers.

On-or-Above Grade Level Nearly Doubled with Added ELA and Math Support

75.6% of P.S. 146 students showed BoY-to-MoY growth, and the share On-or-Above Grade Level climbed from 15.56% to 23.91%.

A 17-Week Tutoring Cycle Moved Students Closer to Grade Level and the School from D to C

Classroom-embedded tutoring helped grades 4–5 move closer to grade level, lifting the school's rating from D to C.

Biology Passing Reached ~80% as Wagner Added Focused Regents Support

From February to June, two Education Champions gave scholars focused Regents support, helping Wagner's Biology passing rate climb 29 points.

7th Grade Regents Exam Preparation

PRACTICE Tutoring helped 85% of Van Wyck Middle School’s 7th graders pass the Regents exam, transforming outcomes for students.

Excelling in Algebra I Regents Outcomes

PRACTICE Tutoring’s tailored program helped 100% of George J. Ryan’s 7th graders pass the Algebra I Regents, with no score below 80.

Math Regents Support

PRACTICE helped 100% of George J. Ryan Middle School’s advanced math students pass state regents exams with 80% or higher for two consecutive years.

Accelerating Math Mastery

PRACTICE’s intensive math tutoring program helped 100% of participating Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School students meet promotion criteria in just six months.

Creating Enriching Experiencs

PRACTICE’s summer program for PS 50 Talfourd gave 3rd and 4th graders field trips to Google, the UN, and virtual reality design sessions.

High School Algebra II

PRACTICE’s targeted Algebra II support at Harry S. Truman High School helped 100% of students improve their scores.

Developing Stronger Readers

PRACTICE’s reading program at Baychester Middle School helped students grow 126 lexile levels in just three months—boosting enthusiasm for reading.

Intensive Math Tutoring

PRACTICE’s intensive math tutoring program at PS 399 achieved a 97% success rate, with 57 out of 59 students meeting state promotion criteria in just 19 sessions.

Partnering Towards Proficiency

PRACTICE’s tailored summer literacy program at PS 1 Courtlandt nearly doubled English proficiency rates from “Needs Improvement” to “Good.”

High Impact Online Instruction

PRACTICE’s free virtual summer program for 10,138 NYC students in 2020 boosted reading levels by 30 lexile points.

High-Dosage Math Tutoring Success

PRACTICE’s high-dosage tutoring program at Frederick Douglass Academy V boosted math proficiency from 9% to 25% in one year.

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PRACTICE partners with Title I K-12 schools to close learning gaps, boost math and reading proficiency, and increase graduation rates. Since 2010, we’ve empowered over 100,000 low-income students through evidence-based tutoring, program support, and user-friendly gradebook software. PRACTICE is committed to enriching urban education by tailoring solutions to meet each school’s needs, supporting both students and teachers along the way. We’re more than just educators; we’re dedicated champions for every child’s success.