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Online learning support · K–12 + college

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Get a direct explanation, live tutoring, structured classes, or printed learning material built around the student’s actual work.

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Ongoing learning support

Monthly Membership

Submit questions at any hour, request custom materials, use the private member channel, and book tutoring at the reduced member rate.

  • Questions accepted 24/7
  • 20 monthly request credits
  • Member tutoring: $79/hour instead of $119 direct
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Ongoing learning support

Monthly Membership

$99/month

Submit questions at any hour, request custom materials, use the private member channel, and book tutoring at the reduced member rate.

  • Questions accepted 24/7
  • 20 monthly request credits
  • Member tutoring: $79/hour instead of $119 direct
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Focused, live instruction

Private Tutoring

$119/hour · $79 for members

Book focused online tutoring across mathematics, science, computer science, test preparation, writing, and interdisciplinary projects.

  • Direct or Wyzant booking
  • 1-hour minimum
  • Online + selected Bay Area sessions
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Structured cohort learning

Remote Bootcamps

$599/month

Choose a focused program with shipped booklets, live instruction, digital materials, projects, and a completion record.

  • Two live sessions each week
  • 8–12 weeks for most intensives
  • Materials shipped every two weeks
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The membership difference

Homework help that teaches the missing piece.

Submit the problem, attach the assignment, tell us how quickly you need it, and show what has already been tried. The response can include a worked explanation, a custom learning video, practice material, or the next question to ask.

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Printed books

Read the explanation built for the next move.

Two physical releases are open for founding preorder. The larger printed shelf is coming soon.

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College planning

One plan with ongoing text support.

Reserve a comprehensive engagement for $199; final packages start at $2,000.

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Created and taught by Christopher Rios

A learning system built for connected minds.

Avid Thinking is led by Chris Rios, an interdisciplinary educator and learning-systems builder. Selected community programming is offered in partnership with Church of Meta, while Avid Thinking independently operates its educational services and curriculum.

See what we teachOpen the connected curriculumAccessibility + neurodivergent support504, ADA, and individualized learning access

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Support that meets the moment.

Join for ongoing questions and materials, or book private tutoring when the student needs live observation, explanation, and a visible plan.

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