by kayla | Nov 14, 2017 | Spotlights
“Remember: everyone in the classroom has a story that leads to misbehavior or defiance. Nine times out of 10, the story behind the misbehavior won’t make you angry, it will break your heart.” -Annette Breaux This was the last slide presented by the last speaker at the...
by kayla | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Story Slam: Real Life Stories of the Power of Education was an absolutely amazing evening filled with impactful story-telling. The educators and students who spoke told real-life stories about the power of education and how it can change a life....
by kayla | Oct 27, 2017 | Events, Get Involved
Did you know that November is National Youth Homelessness Awareness month? We’ll be sharing information about the impacts of homelessness and the youth we serve all month long and will be kicking off the first two weeks of November with several amazing event...
by Kelly | Oct 18, 2017 | Spotlights
Did you know that we added a new site partner this school year? We are so excited to now be tutoring at a fifth elementary school! We are at Cold Spring School on Mondays and Wednesdays. The stories of impact that have come out of Cold Spring already are so...
by kayla | Oct 4, 2017 | Special Posts
Students across Indianapolis are enjoying fall break! But just because class isn’t in session doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for all kids to learn and grow! After kiddos catch up on sleep, parents and kids can do something together that will...
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 Samantha | Sep 21, 2017 | Tutor Tips
It’s natural that each individual who starts volunteering with School on Wheels has some apprehension about being a new tutor. While we know each person will positively impact our students, we also want to reassure our volunteers by answering some of the...
by kayla | Sep 13, 2017 | Spotlights, Uncategorized
Every few months, 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 highlighting Kayla Bacon, our Communications Coordinator. What is your role at School on...
by Claire Brosman | Sep 11, 2017 | Special Posts
During School on Wheels’ first year, we served 50 kids. This year we expect to serve 400. But we aren’t chasing numbers, we’re chasing impact. That’s why we are so excited about our newest program expansions! We’re even more excited to announce that the following...
by kayla | Aug 30, 2017 | Tutor Tips
Adding And Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators Last week marked our first week back to tutoring for the school year! It was so wonderful to see the familiar faces of all of our students, volunteers, and program partners out at our tutoring sites! To...
