by SOW_Admin | Nov 7, 2013 | Tutor Tips
Great (artsy) things are happening at School on Wheels! For the last couple of years, tutoring has been focused mostly on academics – we’ve always wanted to make sure students are proficient in math and language arts, since those are the two subjects that kids in...
by SOW_Admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Spotlights
The week of September 23rd-27th officially marked our first Science at Tutoring Week! During that week, three DOW Agroscience Ambassadors volunteered their time and worked with our students and tutors to perform hands-on activities related to DNA and chemistry. The...
by SOW_Admin | Sep 26, 2013 | Events
Thanks to you, our Open House Celebration last week was a huge success! Over 85 tutors, donors, and supporters attended the event – it was so nice to catch up with old friends and to see some new faces! In addition to touring the new space, our supporters...
by SOW_Admin | Aug 14, 2013 | Special Posts
The summer iPad program at Barton Center was a huge success! Our students loved working on the iPads, and our tutors loved the program too! Here are some thoughts and reflections on the program by our tutors and parents, along with some photos taken by our students:...
by SOW_Admin | Jan 26, 2012 | Tutor Tips
For many kids, reading is a daunting prospect. For a young reader, even the simplest books may seem overwhelming if they cannot read the words. As kids get older and are required to read more advanced passages, it’s difficult for them to retain information as they...
