Observing Teaching, Transforming Learning
Welcome to the National Tutoring Observatory (NTO)
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Learning from Great Teachers
The mission of the National Tutoring Observatory is to observe and record great teachers at work in one-on-one and small group interactions with learners. By partnering with a range of tutoring providers, we will create the world's largest repository of video and transcript data about tutoring interactions and the incredibly important work of teachers. Our aspiration is to create a Million Tutor Moves dataset that records at least one million interactions between teachers and students across a range of subjects, grade levels, and educational contexts. These new data will bring:
OUR COMMUNITY
Building Inclusive Research Partnerships
The NTO is committed to fostering equitable access to high-quality data and tools, especially for underserved communities most affected by pandemic-related STEM learning loss. By partnering with tutoring organizations and school districts, we develop evidence-based insights into effective teaching strategies. These findings are shared through district-level dashboards, training workshops, and open-source tools, ensuring their practical application benefits educators and students alike.
OUR TEAM
Who we Are