MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY

EdRise Revolutionizes Academic Support for MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY Elementary Students with 24/7 AI Tutoring Platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – November 19, 2025 – EdRise.io, a leader in AI-powered educational technology, today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking AI tutoring platform for all 377 students at MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY in North Charleston, SC. This initiative provides immediate, personalized academic support designed to empower young learners and enhance foundational skills. The deployment at MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY is a significant step in EdRise’s mission to democratize access to high-quality education through advanced artificial intelligence, ensuring every child has the resources to succeed, regardless of their background or learning pace.

The students at MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY, like many young learners across the nation, face unique challenges in building essential academic foundations. Mastering critical skills such as reading comprehension, basic mathematical concepts, and developing effective study habits early on are crucial for long-term success. Local factors in North Charleston often exacerbate these challenges; traditional tutoring can cost anywhere from $50-150 per hour, an expense prohibitive for many families. Busy schedules, filled with parental work commitments and children’s extracurricular activities, leave little room for fixed tutoring appointments. Furthermore, the immediate need for homework help often arises during evening hours when traditional support is unavailable. Recognizing the diverse learning styles prevalent among young children, and the desire of parents for safe, reliable, and accessible academic assistance, underscores the critical need for an innovative solution.

EdRise’s cutting-edge Alan AI tutor provides a comprehensive and flexible solution tailored to the specific needs of MATILDA F. DUNSTON ELEMENTARY students and their families. This revolutionary platform addresses the core issues head-on:

• Instant 24/7 Availability: Unlike traditional tutors with limited hours, Alan is always on call. Whether it’s that urgent math problem at midnight or a last-minute reading review at 6 AM before school, help is always just a click or text away.
• Comprehensive Subject Coverage: Alan supports a wide range of elementary subjects, from basic arithmetic operations and number sense to early reading comprehension, phonics, and vocabulary building, ensuring foundational skills are solidified.
• Adaptive Learning Technology: Powered by EdRise’s proprietary Pristine AI™, Alan learns each student’s individual strengths, weaknesses, and preferred learning style, providing customized explanations, practice problems, and feedback that truly resonates.
• Text Message Support: Students can easily text their questions to 1-424-444-4313 for quick, on-the-go help, making it perfect for clarifying concepts between classes or getting a hint on a challenging problem.
• Parent-Friendly Pricing: At just $15 per month, EdRise offers an unparalleled value, costing significantly less than a single hour of traditional tutoring in North Charleston, making personalized academic support affordable for all families.
• Safe & Secure: The platform is designed with student privacy and data security as a top priority, adhering strictly to FERPA compliance standards to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Age-Appropriate Content: Alan delivers gentle, encouraging, and easy-to-understand responses, fostering a positive and supportive learning experience ideal for young elementary students.

Early feedback from the community highlights the immediate impact of EdRise. “My daughter went from struggling with multiplication to getting 100% on her math tests. Alan explains things in ways she understands!” shared Jennifer Martinez, a proud parent from North Charleston. Dr. Patricia Williams, an Education Specialist who has observed the platform's initial use, added, “We’ve seen remarkable improvements in student performance since families started using EdRise. It’s an