Brainfuse Awarded Prestigious Stanford NSSA Badge for High-Impact Tutoring Design
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainfuse has been awarded the Tutoring Program Design Badge by Stanford University's National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA) in recognition of their alignment with evidence-based Tutoring Quality Standards. This three-year designation signals that Brainfuse's tutoring program meets nationally recognized criteria for strong design in high-impact tutoring.
The Badge is awarded only after a rigorous review process led by education researchers and practitioners. Brainfuse received "Fully Aligned" ratings in key areas including tutor qualifications, data use, curriculum quality, instructional dosage, equity alignment, and program cohesion. NSSA's evaluation highlights Brainfuse's strengths in:
- Tutor hiring and training that centers student engagement, equity, and instructional responsiveness
- Proactive use of data through its proprietary high-dosage tutoring (HDT) dashboard to guide instruction and track student growth
- Consistent session structure designed for small-group or 1:1 support, three times a week for 30–45 minutes
- Curriculum built in-house with alignment to state standards and regular multi-step reviews to ensure relevance, clarity, and broad student support
- Lesson design praised by NSSA evaluators for its clear structure and supplemental guidance, including content extensions, alternatives, and support for addressing key misconceptions
"We're proud to receive this recognition from the NSSA," said Francesco Lecciso, CEO. "This reflects our team's commitment to thoughtful, equity-focused program design that helps students grow with the right support at the right time."
This recognition affirms the strength of Brainfuse's approach to tutoring, which is grounded in quality, guided by data, and designed with students at the center.
For more information, email k12-tutoring@brainfuse.com.
About Brainfuse
Brainfuse partners with school districts across the country to provide high-impact, online tutoring aligned to instructional goals. Our K–12 services are designed to support students with live, one-to-one or small-group tutoring, built-in progress monitoring, and flexible scheduling that meets the needs of schools and families. With over 25 years of experience, Brainfuse remains focused on equity, quality, and helping every student build confidence and academic growth.
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