STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to Borders, schoolhouse.world was launched by the same person who founded Khan Academy, a non-profit organization working to provide free education opportunities around the world, in response to learning disruptions caused by COVID-19. Tutors are vetted, trained and monitored. Borders said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Hoosier students have shown amazing resilience through these unusual times," Borders said. "Thanks to this partnership, they have access to more resources that can help ensure they're on track for college."
Students can connect with live, small-group tutoring through Zoom at no cost, with sessions focused on SAT reading, writing and math, including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. According to Hostettler, support is also available for AP courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Computer Science. Visit schoolhouse.world to get help today.
"Even students whose grades haven't been negatively impacted by remote learning and lost classroom time can benefit from this program," Hostettler said. "It provides extra tools they may need to prepare for college."
Hostettler said juniors and seniors can also access free SAT practice resources through Khan Academy and the College Board. These programs provide thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons and full-length practice tests. To get started, visit khanacademy.org or collegeboard.org.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes
all of Sullivan County and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64, which includes
Gibson County and portions of Knox, Pike, Vanderburgh and Posey counties.
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