by SOW_Admin | Dec 16, 2015 | Events
Even though it doesn’t feel like winter outside, the holiday season is just around the corner! And to celebrate, our families at Salvation Army Barton Center were treated to a party on Monday to help everyone get into the holiday spirit! The families at Barton Center...
by Samantha | Dec 9, 2015 | Spotlights
Our volunteer tutors are key to our students’ academic success. They are amazing, dedicated and compassionate, and each deserve to be recognized. For this month’s tutor spotlight, Volunteer Coordinator Samantha Breeling will introduce you to Grace Trahan-Rodecap and...
by Claire Brosman | Dec 2, 2015 | Spotlights
Yesterday – #GivingTuesday – was such an exciting day! We love seeing people get so caught up in the spirit of giving that they inspire others. Here are 4 things that made our hearts sing on #GivingTuesday! 1. Fusion Alliance challenged new supporters to donate...
by SOW_Admin | Nov 24, 2015 | Special Posts
Each day we’re lucky to work with kids who tell us how thankful they are – whether thankful for their families, friends or their School on Wheels tutors! Today our staff wanted to share the things we are most thankful for – and many of the things we are thankful for...
by Laura | Nov 23, 2015 | Tutor Tips
Earlier this month, we gathered a diverse panel of experts skilled in working with youth and families experiencing homelessness to discuss trauma and its impact on a child’s brain, behaviors and ability to learn. We asked our tutors to submit questions to help frame...
by Catherine ODonnell | Nov 17, 2015 | Events, Tutor Tips
Last Tuesday, the School on Wheels community was joined by a panel of community leaders, representing a range of professional backgrounds but united by their passion for helping Indianapolis’ students. These panelists included: Lori Desautels, Ph.D., an assistant...
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...
by SOW_Admin | Nov 10, 2015 | Spotlights
One of our long time tutors, Pete Chastain, recently shared with us this piece that he wrote about the time he spends tutoring at one of our partner locations, Dayspring Center. There are often so many things that we want to convey about tutoring, but our words come...
by Claire Brosman | Nov 5, 2015 | Get Involved
Child homelessness isn’t something we are confronted with daily. Some may not even realize exists in our community, but it is everywhere. It’s in every city across the nation. That’s why this month – National Homeless Youth Awareness month– is so very important....
by SOW_Admin | Nov 3, 2015 | Get Involved
Here at School on Wheels, we can’t believe it’s already November! That means that the holidays are coming quickly. We’re celebrating the spirit of the holidays this year with 10 Days of Giving! Each day from November 23 – December 2, we have a different way for you to...
