STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to Lindauer, 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. Lindauer said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Resources like this partnership are great to help Hoosier students bouncing back from the pandemic's impacts," Lindauer said. "Academic achievement is vital to both their futures and our state, and online tutoring can help get them on track."
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 Ellington, 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.
"Tutors are more important than ever for students whose school routines have been disrupted," Ellington said. "One-on-one instruction is a great way to help those who may be struggling."
Ellington 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. Shane Lindauer (R- Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin counties.
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State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) represents House District 62,
which includes portions of Greene, Monroe, Martin and Daviess counties.
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