While Texas lawmakers this year failed to find the billions of dollars needed to address a transportation funding shortfall, Bexar, El Paso and Webb counties managed to win special approval to rais
Month: February 2023
How Private Schools Support the Student Experience through Fundraising
Itβs no secret that attending an independent school usually comes with paying tuition. Depending on the school, that tuition fee can cost families anywhere from a few thousand dollars to a whoppi
Ways to Expand Your Tutoring Service
Although the job of a tutor requires much thought and consideration, it is a rewarding endeavor. Once you have helped a student achieve their potential, you may have the desire to reach more strugg
How to apply for free college tuition in New York: Excelsior Scholarship open in January
Some New York college students can receive free tuition, thanks to the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program, which fills the gap between tuition and federal and state financial aid. The sch
Why Field Trips And Arts Education Aren’t Just Frills
Education policymakers have seen arts classes and cultural field trips as far less important than reading and math skills. Now thereβs evidence that those experiences can have significant benefit
LTO Penalties for Expired Motorcycle Registration: Fees, Schedule, and FAQs
Riding an unregistered motorcycle is high-risk behavior. You may sometimes get away with it, but if you get apprehended by an officer, then be prepared to pay enormous fines, or worse β get your
The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly School Supplies
Kicking off a new term or school year usually makes people excited to shop for new school supplies. This might raise questions if youβre a conscious shopper or looking to embrace an eco-friendly
Public or Private? Which School is Best for Your Child?
Should your child attend a public or private school? A tough question indeed! Public and private schools have many benefits for children and their families, yet they both have drawbacks as well. In
Tuition-Free College Could Cost Less Than You Think
Paying for college seems out of reach for many Americans, so the idea of free college has broad appeal. Several Democratic presidential candidates and members of Congress have endorsed it. But free
How to Prepare Students for Peer Tutoring in Any Classroom
In this post, I share how to prepare students for peer tutoring, with advice on training tutors to strategies for pairing specific peer groups based on assessment data and student strengths. Last w