Given the strong connection between educational attainment and income level, WalletHub compared the school systems among the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia to encourage parents to help their children realize their maximum potential. We used 12 key metrics, including dropout rates, test scores and bullying incident rates to assess the quality of education in each state.
Tax Free Weekend is August 8th – 10th so it’s a great chance to stock up on school supplies and clothing for kids for Back to School!
Subject to criteria, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
Have you ever wondered if homeschooling would be a good fit for you and your family? If you are interested in finding out more, you might want to start by asking parents why they made the decision to home school their children.
Here are a few of the reasons parents say they have chosen to home school their children and why they believe this method of education benefits their family:
