Free 24/7 online tutoring for students in military families

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  • By Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
  • 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --  Moving around the world as a military dependent is a fact of life, but one Department of Defense-funded program aims to make such transitions as easy as possible.

The "Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families" program gives students in military families free online tutoring and homework help -- anytime, anywhere.

The student and tutor work together in an online classroom which features an interactive whiteboard, file sharing and instant messaging. Because tutors are online 24/7 and no appointments are needed, students around the world can get one-on-one help as needed.

"Our tutors give students consistent high-quality tutoring to ensure they stay on track, whether they are struggling in Algebra I or want to excel in AP classes," said Pamela Brehm, the website's director for U.S. military families.

Tutors provide help with homework, studying, test preparation, proofreading, essay-writing and more. Help is available in all core subjects, including algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, earth science, language arts, history and AP-level courses.

"The program is especially useful when the children are younger, have special needs or are working on a subject the parent isn't familiar with," said Diane Munley, 509th Force Support Squadron school liaison officer. "The tutors are able to teach the subjects in a different way. It's also useful when a parent is deployed or works late and can't give that hands-on support."

Parents also have the option to log in and work alongside their children.

Dependent children of the following Air Force groups are eligible to use this tutoring program: active-duty personnel, deployed Air National Guard and Reserve personnel and Air Force Wounded Warriors. Inactive and part-time Air National Guard and Reserve personnel as well as their dependents are also eligible.

To learn more, or to get started with this free tutoring program, visit http://www.tutor.com/military.