# Merge Daily Personalized Tutoring with Advanced Tech in Schools for Peak Academic Growth

By Michael B. Horn · Published 2024-04-02 · Updated 2026-06-08 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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Creator hub: The Future of Education with Michael Horn

> When schools combine individualized instruction with AI-powered tools, student achievement gaps narrow significantly faster than traditional methods alone

## Key points

- High-dosage tutoring embedded in the school day narrows achievement gaps faster than traditional classroom instruction alone.
- Saga Education grew from a single charter school model into a national framework for scalable, relationship-driven tutoring.
- AI and emerging technologies offer significant potential to expand the reach and efficiency of personalized tutoring programs.

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In recent years, the educational landscape has been significantly disrupted, first by the pandemic and now by the integration of new technologies and teaching methodologies. As we navigate this evolution, one age-old method, tutoring, has emerged at the forefront, albeit with a modern twist. This resurgence is driven by the stark realization that traditional classroom settings, with their one-size-fits-all approach, often fail to address the diverse needs of students. Research from [Brookings](https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-pandemic-has-had-devastating-impacts-on-learning-what-will-it-take-to-help-students-catch-up/), [Harvard](https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/23/05/new-data-show-how-pandemic-affected-learning-across-whole-communities), and [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/education/our-insights/how-covid-19-caused-a-global-learning-crisis) highlights the effectiveness of personalized tutoring in not only catching students up to grade level but also in forging meaningful, supportive relationships that foster academic and personal growth.

> Personalized tutoring is effective in not only catching students up to grade level but also in forging meaningful, supportive relationships that foster academic and personal growth.

But how can we implement tutoring in an impactful and scalable way, ensuring every child receives the personalized attention they need to thrive academically?

In this episode of ” [The Future of Education](https://marketscale.com/shows/the-future-of-education-with-michael-horn/),” host [Michael Horn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbhorn/), invites [**Alan Safran**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-safran-b551a112/) and [**A.J. Gutierrez**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-gutierrez-aa199b2b/), the co-founders of [**Saga Education**](https://saga.org/), to explore the transformative power of tutoring. Safran, serving as CEO, and Gutierrez, the Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer, share their journey from the inception of Saga Education through its evolution in response to the changing educational needs and the potential of new technologies.

The conversation covers several key points:

- **The Origin and Evolution of Saga Education**: From its roots in addressing the academic disparities at **Match Charter School** to becoming a national model for effective tutoring.
- **Scaling Tutoring for Widespread Impact**: Strategies for integrating tutoring into the regular school day and making it a staple of educational systems nationwide.
- **The Role of Technology and AI in Tutoring**: Exploring the potential to enhance the efficiency and reach of tutoring through innovative technologies.

Alan Safran brings a wealth of experience from his time as executive director of the [Match Charter School](https://www.matchschool.org/) in Boston, while A.J. Gutierrez’s journey from a ninth-grade student to a co-founder of Saga Education provides a unique perspective on the transformative impact of tutoring. Their combined insights offer a compelling case for reimagining the role of tutoring in education.

Tags: A.J. Gutierrez, Alan Safran, artificial intelligence (AI), Michael Horn, personalized tutoring, Saga Education

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