STATEHOUSE (Oct. 28, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to Morrison, 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. Morrison said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Students and their parents need to know additional academic support is available at no cost," Morrison said. "We all want to see our children succeed and not experience potential long-term setbacks in their education."
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 Baird, 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."
Baird 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. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42, which includes
all of Vermillion County and portions of Clay, Fountain, Parke, Vigo and Warren 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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