Varsity Tutors Launches Live + AI™ Platform for Schools, Delivering Next‑Generation Tutoring & Teacher Support System
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY), parent company of Varsity Tutors, today announced the nationwide launch of Live + AI™ — a next-generation, AI-powered, high-dosage tutoring and live intervention platform designed to accelerate learning and close achievement gaps. Live + AI™ is grounded in a simple truth: technology is most powerful when it amplifies, not replaces, the human bond at the center of learning. By uniting the insight, empathy, and adaptability of expert educators with the real-time precision and limitless scale of AI, Live + AI™ delivers truly personalized instruction—accelerating student growth while preserving the irreplaceable spark of human connection. The platform delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions for schools and districts, offering high-impact tutoring, targeted intervention, and district-ready AI tools to support educators and drive student success at scale.
Varsity Tutors Launches Live + AI™ Platform for Schools, Delivering Next‑Generation Tutoring & Teacher Support System.
The launch comes days after President Donald J. Trump signed the Executive Order 'Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,' which calls for integrating AI across K–12 education, training teachers on AI utilization, and developing workforce skills for an AI-powered future. The Executive Order specifically highlights high-impact tutoring as a key application for AI in education, directing the Secretary of Education to issue guidance on using federal funds to improve educational outcomes through AI-based tutoring solutions.
'Artificial intelligence is transforming education—and its impact is greatest when paired with the personal touch, encouragement, and accountability of skilled educators,' said Chuck Cohn, Founder & CEO of Nerdy Inc. and Varsity Tutors. 'For students, Live + AI™ delivers truly personalized, high-dosage tutoring that drives measurable academic growth. For teachers, it reclaims 7–10 hours a week by automating lesson prep and progress reports while surfacing real-time insights into every learner's needs. At this inflection point, we're partnering with schools nationwide to ensure both students and teachers have the tools to thrive in an AI-driven future.'
Decades of evidence confirm that high-dosage tutoring is one of the few school-based interventions that can add the equivalent of three to 15 months of learning in a single year—especially when it's grounded in consistent human relationships and expert guidance. Live + AI™ turns that research into action, giving every district a unified platform that combines high-dosage tutoring, 24/7 academic support, and AI-powered teacher and tutor copilot tools.
By automating lesson prep, progress summaries, and individualized practice, it frees 7–10 hours per week for educators—advancing district priorities such as accelerating learning gains, improving student outcomes, and strengthening staff retention—while aligning with the White House AI-in-Education Executive Order.
Live + AI™ Key Capabilities:
AI-Enhanced High-Dosage Tutoring: Live one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions delivered by expert tutors with AI tools at their fingertips, ensuring recurring and intensive support aligned with evidence-based practices. AI analyzes student skill levels, learning styles, and schedules to intelligently pair them with the ideal tutor, fostering strong, consistent relationships.
AI Session Insights & Video Playback: AI tools to provide educators and parents of learners with comprehensive summaries of learning progress and opportunities for follow-up instruction.
24/7 Academic Support: Instant live and AI-supported tutoring, essay reviews, and skill-building resources that seamlessly integrate into existing school workflows and educator practices, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
Immersive Live Classes for Academic Intervention and Test Prep: Expert-led sessions focused on core subjects like math and science, ACT/SAT prep, college and career readiness.
AI Teacher Tools: Suite of AI-powered teacher tools to reduce lesson planning and administrative workload by 7–10+ hours weekly, facilitating personalized instruction and enabling teachers to focus on high-impact teaching.
Real-Time Analytics: Actionable insights for educators via transparent dashboards, tracking progress and identifying areas for intervention.
Our partnerships with over 1,000 districts nationwide show that students in Varsity Tutors' high-dosage programs can achieve up to 2X gains in targeted skill areas. With 18 years of experience and over 10 million hours of live, expert instruction, we know what it takes to drive learning outcomes — and we're ready to put that power to work for you.
By embedding AI tools directly into the learning experience, we're giving students hands-on exposure to this transformative technology. This approach not only enhances their current studies but also equips them with the AI literacy that will be essential for their future success.
"Our Live + AI™ platform addresses the core objectives of the President's Executive Order — expanding AI education, supporting teachers, and preparing students for future workforce needs," said Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer at Nerdy. "By combining human expertise with AI capabilities, we're providing a unified and flexible solution that helps districts achieve better outcomes while consolidating vendor relationships and reducing costs."
To learn more about how Varsity Tutors can support your school district, please visit varsitytutors.com/schools.
About Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors is the leading AI-enhanced tutoring and intervention platform, trusted by more than 1,000 school districts nationwide. Leveraging nearly two decades of experience and over 10 million hours of live instruction, our unified solution streamlines every step of student support—from tutor selection and scheduling to personalized lesson delivery and real-time insights. Our high-dosage tutoring, comprehensive learning tools, and AI-powered tutor, student, and teacher resources deliver measurable impact, doubling student growth in core subjects compared to traditional interventions. Learn how we're helping educators move from intervention to lasting impact at varsitytutors.com/schools.
About Nerdy Inc.
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company's purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy's comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across thousands of subjects and multiple formats—including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group tutoring, large format classes, and adaptive assessments. Nerdy's flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation's largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com.
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