(By: Tutoring2Inspire Team)
Reflecting on Year One and Looking Ahead to 2026
Today, January 12, 2025, marks Tutoring2Inspire’s one-year anniversary as a formally incorporated non-profit in the United States, founded by our CEO Jay Panta and Executive Director Sam Keon. Over the past year, Tutoring2Inspire has grown from a small, student-led initiative into a 450+ member registered organization dedicated to expanding educational access and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on our progress and to outline clear, focused goals for the year ahead.
Year One: Progress and Foundations
In its first year, Tutoring2Inspire has:
- Delivered free virtual tutoring to over 450 underserved elementary and middle school students in the United States.
- Built a committed network of 20+ student tutors and mentors focused on educational equity.
- Expanded its mission to incorporate cultural exchange, recognizing the importance of global understanding alongside academic support.
- Established a formal organizational and governance structure as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Initiated planning for international educational initiatives, informed by firsthand exposure to global education gaps.
These accomplishments were made possible through the dedication of our tutors, students, families, advisors, and supporters.
Strategic Goals for 2026
As Tutoring2Inspire enters its second year, our priority is to deepen impact while maintaining program quality and mission alignment.
1. Expand Cultural Exchange Programming
- Host monthly cultural exchange sessions for tutors and participants.
- Develop structured, interactive programming highlighting global cultures, beginning with South and East Asia.
2. Increase Student Reach and Program Consistency
- Serve 200+ new students through consistent, weekly tutoring relationships.
- Improve tutor-student matching systems to enhance continuity and outcomes.
- Expand subject offerings based on demonstrated student need.
3. Grow and Train the Tutor Network
- Recruit and train 20+ new tutors across various U.S. high school districts.
- Implement a formal tutor training curriculum, including instructional methods, cultural sensitivity, and age-appropriate pedagogy.
- Establish new and improved leadership roles for experienced tutors.
4. Increase Visibility and Public Engagement
- Pursue features in local, national, and international media.
- Publish written reflections and impact stories from tutors and students.
- Use storytelling to communicate impact to partners, donors, and the broader community.
5. Pilot International Programs in Nepal (Summer 2026)
- Launch new pilot educational and cultural exchange initiatives in Nepal.
- Collaborate with local schools and community organizations.
- Use pilot outcomes to inform future international programming.
6. Program Innovation and Evaluation
- Test new tutoring formats and educational workshops.
- Evaluate program effectiveness regularly and refine initiatives based on data and feedback.
Looking Forward
As Tutoring2Inspire grows, we remain committed to educational equity, responsible expansion, and meaningful cultural exchange. Our focus for the coming year is not only to scale programs, but to ensure that every initiative reflects our core values and delivers measurable impact.
We are grateful to all who have supported Tutoring2Inspire during its first year. We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead.
Learn. Grow. Succeed.
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