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According to a federal survey, about what share of U.S. public-school students get 'high-dosage' tutoring?

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about 11%

Of the students who got any tutoring, about what share met the 'high-quality' criteria researchers used?

Quality here means enough dosage, small group size and consistency -- most tutoring arrangements fall short on at least one.

Source: USC Schaeffer Center (2023) schaeffer.usc.edu

more than 80%

About what share of U.S. schools offered some form of tutoring in the 2022-23 school year?

Most schools offer some tutoring, but far fewer students actually receive the high-dosage version research shows helps most.

Source: NCES School Pulse Panel (2022) hechingerreport.org

about $32.44 billion (2025-2030, CAGR 11.3%)

How much is the U.S. private-tutoring market projected to grow by between 2024 and 2029?

Rising demand for after-school academic help, both in person and online, is driving the projected growth.

Source: Technavio (2024) technavio.com

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