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PLUS named a 2026 Tools Competition finalist in the Datasets for Education Innovation track.
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About PLUSBridging Opportunity Gaps in Math Education with AI-Powered Tutoring
Our Mission
16M+ underserved U.S. students need tutoring. We double middle school math learning.
A Growing Crisis
- 16M+ U.S. students lack high-impact tutoring
- Many are from underserved, low-income communities
A Smarter Solution
- PLUS is a hybrid human–AI tutoring program
- Doubles middle school math learning
- Personalized support matches each student
Proven Impact
- Serving 25+ schools across PA, OR, IL, CA, and TN
- 8,900+ students tutored since 2018
- Technology developed with Carnegie Mellon & Stanford
Foundations We Build Upon
Our work is grounded in community, informed by research, and driven by innovation.
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Community
PLUS connects communities and researchers to improve student outcomes.
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Research
Built on decades of learning science research from CMU and Stanford.
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Shaping educational technology to deliver innovative, engaging learning experiences.
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The PLUS Team
Educators, researchers, and technologists committed to closing opportunity gaps in math.
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Principal Investigator, Professor @HCII
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Research Lead, Systems Scientist @HCII
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Success Stories at PLUS
Celebrating the students, educators, and innovations making a real impact with PLUS.
Reinvigorating Math Software Engagement at Warm Springs Academy
“I would encourage any other administrator to bring this program alongside a math instructional program. It allows students to get more regular and quicker feedback on how they're doing in the math software. The students were excited to interact with the tutors and looked forward to it.”
— Gena Bennett, AP, Warm Springs Academy
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