So much to be thankful for

To kick off the tutoring hour, our students take a few minutes and do a writing prompt that helps them get focused. Before the holiday break began, students were given the writing prompt of “what are you thankful for?” In Indianapolis, 29% of families...

Make the Most of Fall Break

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...

Chasing Impact: Exciting Program Expansions

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...

It’s a WRAP! | Art Teacher Vibes

Summer is for making things! It’s the season for completing projects around the house, painting a landscape, or snapping photos while you take a long walk through nature. Because of this, I considered myself very lucky to be the Art Assistant for It’s a WRAP!, School...

Let’s Celebrate 2016/2017 School Year Success!

During the 2016/2017 school year, School on Wheels served 379 students experiencing homelessness and provided 6,221 hours  of one-on-one tutoring! We couldn’t have done this without the 429 volunteer tutors who dedicated their time to our students and our mission! We...

Our Kids Love School on Wheels Because…

This month’s #SharetheLoveIndy campaign is all about making tutoring possible for the students we serve. Our goal is to make sure every child in our program is able to achieve academic success, even when facing difficult circumstances like homelessness. One thing...