Why It Matters
Varsity Tutors LLC terminated its lobbying engagement with RAW Strategies LLC on August 31, according to a third-quarter termination filing.
The owner, Richard Wright, is listed as the lobbyist on the filing.
By The Numbers
The termination marks the end of a client relationship. RAW Strategies reported $20,000 in lobbying activity for Varsity Tutors in the fourth quarter of 2025, then $30,000 each in the first and second quarters of 2026. The third quarter termination filing also listed $30,000 in activity.
Broader Context
Varsity Tutors' lobbying efforts have centered on education policy. In 2021, the firm worked on the PATHS to Tutor Act (S. 457) and broader education issues including appropriations and funding for online and distance learning programs, 529 savings plan flexibility, and military family access to online education.
More recently, RAW Strategies' work shifted to more specific education technology issues. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the firm lobbied on Department of Defense Community and Education Policy. The first quarter of 2026 saw a focus on online tutoring and education software. By the second quarter, the lobbying activity centered on virtual tutoring contracts.
The Bottom Line
The termination filing does not indicate whether Varsity Tutors has retained another lobbying firm to continue advocacy work.
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