Families get much more than basic academic tutoring; they get an individualized, whole-student learning experience. Discover learning, the way it should be. You don't need a tutor. You need GradePower!

In May of 2013, Tony Mauro and his wife, Michelle, made Birmingham home to one of the first GradePower Learning centers in the United States. Now families in Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair County can discover that GradePower is way beyond tutoring. When evaluating the various options for supplemental learning, we asked ourselves, which model would we be most comfortable with enrolling our own kids? said Mr. Mauro. It was clear to us that basic academic tutoring simply doesn't work. The GradePower model was the only one that truly made a lasting difference in how children learn. Its methods are well aligned with the family values of our community.

ACTIVE VS. PASSIVE THINKING: LEARNING TO FISH VS. GIVING THE FISH:

As the only learning center of its kind in America, GradePower knows that learning is not a standardized process that can be approached passively; it's a dynamic process that is best fulfilled when students are able to actively engage their entire cognitive potential. Rather than treat the brain like a database for storing information, we recognize it for what it truly is; a vital organ that needs nurturing, exercise and care. GradePower coaches students on how to fish for knowledge, versus simply giving them the fish through memorization.

GRADEPOWER VS. "TUTORING": WHOLE LEARNING VS. PARTIAL MEMORIZATION:

Tutoring simply focuses on helping students memorize academic information for purposes of passing a test. GradePower's unique curriculum and cognitive approach offers families much more value than a typical tutoring experience. GradePower helps learners of all ages access their complete array of cognitive resources to retain and apply what they learn. Our students build the skills and awareness to learn, regardless of who's teaching, where they're learning, or how the subject is being taught. We value the idea of building an active mind that is self-sufficient enough to catch up, get ahead, and stay ahead in any learning environment, GradePower is the only place where you can make this happen!

OUR VALUES:
Our mission is to help our students achieve their highest potential. Likewise, we extend that philosophy to our role as a corporate citizen. We help our community achieve its highest potential by supporting its education system.