by karenindysow.org | Dec 14, 2017 | Events
What a night we had at the Barton Center last Monday for our annual holiday party for families living there! Thanks to our friends at Royal United Mortgage (RUM) and their employees with hearts of gold, we were able to throw a simply fabulous party at one of our...
by karenindysow.org | Sep 27, 2017 | Spotlights
While other kids might carry an action figure or gaming system around with them, Anthony carries something much more practical; a AAA battery. That may seem like a strange thing to keep around at all times, but at tutoring one evening, that battery saved the day....
by karenindysow.org | Apr 13, 2017 | Tutor Tips
Spring fever! If you work with kids and education, you know this is a very real phenomenon. The excitement of school is wearing thin, the weather is beautiful, and kids are not always motivated to study. To combat this general feeling of apathy and to keep our...
by karenindysow.org | Jan 27, 2016 | Tutor Tips
Did you hear we now have a new addition to our fabulous curriculum materials at School on Wheels? Listen up, because you are going to love this! It’s a sound addition to the Creativity Kit, right in time for International Creativity Month! We’re so excited to...
by karenindysow.org | Nov 12, 2015 | Tutor Tips, Understanding Homelessness
As the Director of Programs for School on Wheels, I often get asked about the biggest challenges my students face. What makes learning so difficult for kids experiencing homelessness? Why are assessments so difficult for them? I believe it is a combination of many...