STATEHOUSE (Oct. 25, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to Vigo County legislators.
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), 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. Heaton said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Many students are still catching up academically from the interruptions during the last couple of school years," Heaton said. "This free online resource is an excellent way for young Hoosiers to close some of those learning gaps."
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. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil), 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.
"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."
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) 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.
"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."
To get started, visit khanacademy.org or collegeboard.org.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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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. 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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