Ashley Green
September 15, 2020
Students, teachers and parents are struggling with the new face of education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Aggie Homework Helpline, Aggies are stepping up to make sure students succeed while also gaining real-life experience.
The Aggie Homework Helpline, launching Sept. 17, gives Texas A&M students the ability to provide assistance to P-12 students virtually. The goal is to connect Texas families and school district partners with Aggie tutors who are committed to improving learning outcomes for P-12 students.
“Going back to school looks and feels different across Texas this year. Families need homework help for their children and Aggie undergraduate students are motivated, adaptive and committed to selfless service,” said Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson, professor and assistant dean of educator preparation. “The helpline is a natural partnership and central to the college’s mission to support communities and provide transformational learning experiences for our undergraduates.”
Three types of support are offered: on-demand tutoring, regular tutoring sessions and an online bank of video mini-lessons and resources aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards for P-12 learners.
Students can receive tutoring in math, English, Spanish, science, social studies, research skills, time management and organization. Students will have the ability to share their screen and send photos of their homework pages to get homework-specific assistance.
For the full article, check out The College of Education and Human Development’s website.