$32,000 grant will benefit 40 students at Stacy Middle School 

The Milford Public Schools (MPS) has received a grant of $32,619.38 from the Community Foundation for MetroWest to continue the After School Math Tutoring Club at Stacy Middle School for the 2025–2026 school year. This funding will support 40 students in grades 6–8, providing targeted, small-group math instruction outside regular school hours.

“This After School Math Tutoring programming allows a handful of our students to receive two on one tutoring for the majority of the school year,” stated Ms. Kerry Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning for the Milford Public Schools, “It makes a huge difference in their mathematical confidence and achievement in the classroom. We are so thankful for the continued support from the Community Foundation for MetroWest as they invest in our students.”

The grant also connects MPS with the Foundation’s network of partners, including SAGA Education, a nationally recognized leader in high-impact tutoring. Volunteer tutors trained through SAGA Connect, SAGA’s proven online tutoring platform, will work directly with students to help close learning gaps and build foundational math skills.

“Through our Equity in Education Action Project, we are committed to improving math achievement across the region,” said Matt Jose, Director of Programs at Community Foundation for MetroWest. “The data clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of this virtual tutoring program, and we are excited to support its continued growth and impact.”

Now entering its third year, the After School Math Tutoring Club has received over $100,000 in total funding from the Community Foundation for MetroWest. Its sustained success has made a measurable difference for students at Stacy Middle School.

Recent data collected by the District from the 2024–2025 school year shows that, on average, 6th graders in the tutoring program demonstrated a 110% growth rate, significantly higher than the 73% average growth observed among all other 6th graders in Milford.

“The After School Math Tutoring Club at Stacy Middle School has shown promising outcomes. We are proud to continue our partnership. It is inspiring to witness the progress, confidence and growth our students are building in math. We are looking forward to supporting even more growth in the year ahead,” added Dr. Caridad Lopez, Principal of Stacy Middle School.

Submitted by Milford Public Schools