Liz Cohen
Vice President of Policy at 50CAN and author of The Future of Tutoring, providing expertise on tutoring initiatives and education policy.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 33min
How High-Impact Tutoring Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery
Liz Cohen, Vice President of Policy at 50CAN and author of The Future of Tutoring, dives into the transformative power of high-impact tutoring for K–12 recovery post-pandemic. She emphasizes that effective tutoring is structured and consistent, differing significantly from traditional homework help. Liz shares success stories from states like Tennessee and Louisiana, illustrating how strong leadership and funding elevate tutoring programs. She also discusses the crucial role technology plays in coaching tutors while highlighting the importance of human connections in the learning process.
Jan 14, 2026 • 33min
Is tutoring the next big thing? | Episode 1001 of The Education Gadfly Show
Liz Cohen, Vice President of Policy at 50CAN and author of The Future of Tutoring, dives into the transformative potential of tutoring in education. She argues that tutoring can complement core teaching methods and meets specific student needs, especially post-COVID. They discuss the trade-offs between funding tutoring and teacher salaries, highlighting challenges in scaling such initiatives. Additionally, enlightening insights on family background's impact on college majors and earnings growth spark crucial conversations about equity in education.
