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Askrose homework help hotline expands services to video chat.

TERRE HAUTE — School work is just one of the many daily tasks for Hoosier families that have become more of a challenge brought on by the pandemic.

AskRose, a free homework help hotline by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, has been around since 1991. Now, they got a big grant to upgrade their services to help even more Indiana students.

The "tutoring chats" have been in demand for the AskRose Homework Help service, and the pandemic has kept the tutors on one end of the line very busy.

For two decades, AskRose has provided math and science homework help for students in grades six through 12. This service is free to Indiana students.

Bryan Passwater is a math teacher at Speedway High School. He wants students to utilize this free service.

"I would encourage a lot of my students to do it, mainly I thought, younger students like Algebra 1 and Geometry," says Mr. Passwater. "They can even help with even these advanced courses. It wasn't just so much a middle school, early high school type program."

At a time when students are getting less in-person facetime with their teachers, AskRose is meeting the needs of kids to get help where they are at, especially as teachers and students navigate this new way of education.

"There is more frustration, more confusion, and having the resource there when they are doing it is going to take away, not all the issues, but it is going to provide a lot of support and bridge a lot of gaps, I think," says Mr. Passwater.

In Spring of 2020, when students were sent home for E-Learning, AskRose saw more than a 60% increase in the need for their tutoring help.

"A lot of our strong students, average students and certainly at-risk students who might struggle, it is going to keep them in the game where I think they could fall through the cracks otherwise," explains Mr. Passwater.

AskRose a $1.46-million Lilly Endowment Grant to expand their online technology.

Lindsay Hull is the Associate Director of Operations and Education for AskRose. She says this grant will allow them to add video chat to their services.

"If they are already in the chat or in a call, the tutor then can elevate it to a video session," says Hull. "So if you are in a call with somebody, you are helping them, and you really want them to see the diagram you have drawn so that you can explain this chemical structure to them. Now with the video chat, you can take the call, transition it to a video chat, and you will see the student, they can see you, they can see each other on what they are working on."

Whether through online chat, phone call, or coming in spring - video chat, these tutors are just a call away to help Hoosier students from falling behind.

"The tutors are college kids, so they were just in high school, in middle school, a few years ago so and they have chosen to help people," explains Hull. "So they are really nice, they want to help, they want to make a difference for the students, we are here for them, we are here to help."

Hull also encourages parents to call in too if they need help to aid with their child's school-work.

AskRose expanded their tutoring hours last fall, with the need for homework help increasing due to the pandemic.

More information and access to a tutor: https://askrose.org/.

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AskRose Math & Science Tutoring Program Expands Hours, Adds Spanish Tutors on Tuesdays to Help More Students

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – A free math and science homework help tutoring service provided by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students has expanded its evening hours and added Spanish-speaking tutors on Tuesday nights to help even more Indiana students during the 2023-24 school year.

The AskRose Homework Help program is now available as early as 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. (Eastern Time) Sunday through Thursday for tutoring sessions with students in grades six through 12. Assistance can be provided through computer screenshare, telephone call, email, or chat. Tutors can be accessed via the AskRose website, AskRose.org, or by calling 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673).

Also, Spanish-speaking tutors will be available each Tuesday from 6-10 p.m. (ET).

“We’re making AskRose as accessible as possible to help students when they are doing their homework and might need help understanding a challenging math or science problem. Our students are well-prepared to lend a helping hand,” said AskRose program supervisor Bernadette Ewen, senior director of Rose-Hulman’s Logan Library and student learning resources.

About 100 Rose-Hulman students, attending the nation’s No. 1-ranked undergraduate engineering college, serve as tutors during each school year. They are specially selected upon faculty recommendations for their technical knowledge and ability to communicate with students of all skill and comprehension levels. Approximately 20 tutors are available each night and they have access to textbooks and many other resources to lend valuable assistance. The AskRose Homework Help program is certified by the National Tutoring Association.

Rather than give students the answers, AskRose tutors guide students through homework problems to help them better understand math and science concepts, the way they are taught in schools today.

Student privacy is always protected, and students are never asked for their last name or telephone number.

The AskRose.org website also offers more than 500 resources available through videos and downloadable reference materials.

All AskRose Homework Help services are available at no cost to students and parents through Lilly Endowment Inc. support and financial assistance from Rose-Hulman.

AskRose Homework Help has conducted more than 750,000 tutoring sessions since starting in 1991.

AskRose Basics: – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers free math and science tutoring for students in grades 6-12. Students may call 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673) to speak with a tutor, or go to the AskRose website, AskRose.org, to interact with a tutor online, with screensharing, or through email. Questions filed by email and other means are answered during AskRose’s hours of operation. – Hours of operation: 5-10 p.m. (ET), Sunday through Thursday, through May. Additional afternoon hours may be available, depending on tutor availability. (The service is closed during Rose-Hulman’s holiday breaks.) – New for 2023-24: Spanish-speaking tutors are available on Tuesdays from 6-10 p.m. (ET) – Online resources: Students and educators may access resources and educational materials at AskRose.org. – Sponsors: The service is supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. and Rose-Hulman.

Media Interviews: AskRose officials are available for online or telephone interviews to discuss aspects about the service and to provide helpful homework tips. In some cases, a student tutor from your area may be available. Schedule interviews through Dale Long, director of media relations, at 812-877-8418 or [email protected].

Photographs/Logos Available: A Dropbox with a variety of images showcasing AskRose Homework Help operations and program logos is available at: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kz4ndplbmc74749gx2ae5/h?dl=0&rlkey=rm3683q4hffp3nwnfj6wjayc5 Please credit for photos: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology/Bryan Cantwell

Video Available: A video package featuring AskRose tutors helping students is available at: 30-Second Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-TxpACmR_g 15-Second Version (Chemistry): Confused by Chemistry? Call AskRose – YouTube 15-Second Version (Algebra): Anxious over Algebra? Call AskRose – YouTube 1:48 Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_7lsJ2G2Z4

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About AskRose Homework Help Homework isn’t always easy. That’s why AskRose is here to help. It’s a free math and science tutoring service for students in grades 6-12. Tutors are Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students who major in math, science or engineering – making them more than equipped to help with virtually any math or science homework problem. Student privacy is protected. AskRose is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and is certified by the National Tutoring Association.

About Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Founded in 1874, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is dedicated to preparing its students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics education in an environment infused with innovation, intellectual rigor, and individualized attention. The institute is consistently recognized nationally as an elite STEM school for distinctions that include faculty excellence, return on investment, value-added, and career services. Career placement is near 100 percent year after year. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, Rose-Hulman has an enrollment of more than 2,200 students. Learn more at rose-hulman.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT: Dale H. Long | Executive Editor and Director of Media Relations Office of Communications and Marketing ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 5500 Wabash Avenue | Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999 Phone: 812.877.8418 | Cell: 812.208-5615 [email protected]

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