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 Morgan County legislators.
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville), 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. Mayfield said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Help is available for students who fell behind academically during the pandemic," Mayfield said. "Through this state partnership, they can get the personal attention they need to ensure their studies are 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 State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle), 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.
"A good education is part of the foundation Hoosier students need for a more secure and positive future," Baird said. "This is a great resource for those who are still recovering from the recent disruptions in school."
State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) 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.
"Even students who are on-track with their classes can get extra help as they make plans for after graduation," Young said. "These resources provide numerous study materials to prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, which can fulfill a high school graduation requirement and is sometimes needed to attend college."
To get started, visit khanacademy.org or collegeboard.org.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Morgan and Monroe counties.
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State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) represents House District 44, which includes
all of Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke counties.
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State Rep. John Young (R-Franklin) represents House District 47,
which includes portions of Johnson and Morgan counties.
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