NEW ORLEANS ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FirstLine Schools today announced a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) company and the leading platform for live online tutoring, to provide all district students with access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform at no cost to the Schools, students or families. The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic learning resources, including:24/7 On-Demand Chat TutoringOn-Demand Essay ReviewLive Enrichment ClassesSAT and ACT Test Prep ClassesCelebrity-Led StarCourse ClassesSelf Study ResourcesCollege Career Readiness ResourcesAdaptive Assessments Personalized Learning PlansRecorded Enrichment Classes“For families who have wondered, 'How can I help my student?,' we have an additional response of where to go for support: Varsity Tutors for Schools,” said Kirsten Feil, Executive Director of Teaching Learning at FirstLine Schools. “This platform can be a resource in those moments when students need assistance but cannot get one-on-one time with their teacher, or when they’re looking for additional study materials that will help them succeed academically. We’re excited to be able to offer the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform, and we encourage students to take advantage of all that it provides for them.”. Over 500 school districts across the country utilize the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform to supplement classroom learning and to effectively close learning gaps

FirstLine Schools has received a $7 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.