We’ve had some exciting staffing changes this summer! Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to new School on Wheels staff members so you can learn more about the people who make our programs run successfully! Today we’re highlighting Arielle Hirt, our Volunteer Coordinator. What is your role at School on Wheels? I’m the […]
The Education Celebration is one of our favorite events each year. It’s when we celebrate the achievements of our students AND honor people and businesses making a huge impact on education in Indianapolis. We want to offer a huge thank you to the over 350 people who attended our 2018 Education Celebration, presented by BMO […]
When we think of an Education Champion, sometimes we narrow our focus too much. We think only of those who are working in the most impoverished areas, or those who are working with what we would consider the most difficult children. It is that same narrow focus that School on Wheels’ 2017 Education Champion, Cassie […]
One fish, two fish, Fox Hill has some new fish! Earlier this semester, one of our amazing tutors, Celeste, realized that the aquarium in the library at Fox Hill Elementary School, where tutoring occurs, looked quite abandoned. Celeste decided that the library might be just a little bit more exciting with some new fish friends […]
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. I just love this quote by Mason Cooley. Our kids are in situations they have little control over, where space is limited and the future is uncertain. Reading is such a great way to put yourself in another world, learn about […]
Whether she’s helping a stressed first grader solve a seemingly impossible math problem or organizing and prepping tutor toolkits in our office, Hardeep has a smile and a positive attitude that never stops. Hardeep has been volunteering with School on Wheels for six years, primarily tutoring at the Salvation Army Barton Center, and we’re so […]
We have the greatest volunteers, and we’re thankful every single day for their drive, dedication, and time that they share with our students. Our tutors come from all backgrounds and from all over the city of Indianapolis and join forces to make our community a better place. Simply put, we wouldn’t be able to make […]
Each month, we’ll be introducing you to a new School on Wheels staff member so you can learn more about the people who make our programs run successfully! This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Amy Gardner! What is your role at School on Wheels? I am the Program Manager for Cold Spring School, […]
Reading is powerful! It helps develop language skills, exercises a child’s brain, enhances concentration, and much more. You can help a young reader just by sitting and reading with him. And by applying some simple reading comprehension strategies, you can greatly increase your impact with your student! Here are some tips we share in our […]
Have you checked out our tutor tool kit videos yet? The tutor tool kits are an amazing resource filled with a wide-variety of activities that support grades K-12 in math, science, language, and visual arts. However, we know it can be a challenge to pick an appropriate grade-level game when you have a student by your […]
