WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EdRise Revolutionizes Academic Support for WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEM Elementary Students with 24/7 AI Tutoring Platform

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – November 5, 2025 – EdRise.io, a leader in AI-powered educational solutions, today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking AI tutoring platform for all 451 young learners at WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEMENTARY School in Newport News, VA. This initiative immediately provides every student with access to personalized, on-demand academic support, marking a significant step in EdRise’s overarching mission to democratize high-quality education through advanced artificial intelligence technology. The platform is designed to bolster foundational skills and foster a love for learning from an early age.

The students at WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEM, like many elementary students nationwide, face specific foundational challenges critical for future academic success. These often include mastering core reading comprehension skills, solidifying basic mathematical concepts, and developing effective study habits from a young age. In Newport News, families frequently struggle to access consistent, affordable tutoring; average rates can range from $50 to $150 per hour, placing a significant financial burden on many. Furthermore, busy family schedules, extensive extracurricular commitments, and the urgent need for homework help during evening hours often make traditional tutoring impractical. Addressing diverse learning styles within a single classroom is also a constant challenge, requiring highly personalized approaches. Parents of young children, in particular, are actively seeking safe, reliable, and age-appropriate academic support that aligns with their family values and budget.

EdRise's innovative Alan AI tutor directly addresses these pressing needs, offering a transformative solution for WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEM students and their families. Alan is engineered to provide an unparalleled level of personalized support:

• Instant 24/7 Availability: Unlike human tutors with limited schedules, Alan is always ready, whether it’s midnight for that urgent math homework problem or 6 AM for last-minute test review, ensuring help is always just a click or text away.
• Comprehensive Subject Coverage: From basic arithmetic and number recognition to early reading, phonics, and sentence structure, Alan provides expert guidance across the foundational elementary curriculum.
• Adaptive Learning Technology: Powered by Pristine AI™, Alan continuously learns each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and preferred learning styles, delivering customized explanations, examples, and practice problems that truly resonate.
• Text Message Support: Students can conveniently text their questions to 1-424-444-4313, making it perfect for quick help between classes, during study breaks, or whenever a question arises.
• Parent-Friendly Pricing: At an accessible $15/month, EdRise costs significantly less than even a single hour of traditional tutoring in the Newport News area, making high-quality academic support affordable for all families.
• Safe & Secure: The platform is fully FERPA-compliant, ensuring the utmost privacy and data security for all student information, providing peace of mind for parents and educators.
• Age-Appropriate Content: Alan is designed to communicate with gentle, encouraging responses and simplified language, making it perfect for young learners building confidence and fostering a positive learning experience.

"My daughter went from struggling with multiplication to getting 100% on her math tests. Alan explains things in ways she understands that clicked for her almost instantly!" shared Jennifer Martinez, a grateful parent from Newport News. Dr. Patricia Williams, a respected Education Specialist, added, "We've seen remarkable improvements in student performance and confidence since families started using EdRise. It's an invaluable, equitable resource for our community, providing critical support precisely when and where it's needed most."

EdRise is actively transforming the educational landscape through its proprietary Pristine AI™ technology, making personalized, high-quality tutoring accessible to all students, regardless of their geographical location or economic background. With a rapidly growing community of over 50,000 active users and more than 10 million questions answered to date, EdRise has consistently proven its effectiveness in significantly improving student outcomes nationwide.

WILLIS A. JENKINS ELEM families are encouraged to empower their children's learning journey by starting a free trial today at www.edrise.io. For more information about bringing the revolutionary EdRise platform to your school or district, please contact [email protected] or text us directly at 1-4