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 Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to VanNatter, 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. VanNatter said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Students across the state dealt with unprecedented circumstances due to the pandemic," VanNatter said. "As a father of school-aged children, I've witnessed the added pressure placed on parents to ensure their children are keeping up with their schoolwork. This program will give reassurance to parents while providing free aid to students."
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 VanNatter, 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.
VanNatter 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. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton counties.
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