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:
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) encourages citizens across the nation to get involved with Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 11- 17. Simply learning a few “FAACTs” about food allergies and sharing them with family, friends, and caregivers could save a life.
By Jeff Romick
There’s no denying that technology is a significant part of everyday life for children. Many can’t even imagine a life without cell phones, laptops and tablets. Unfortunately, with those devices comes the increased risk for cyberbullying, sexting and pornography – a challenge both parents and schools must help manage and deter.
Today, children are routinely bringing their devices to school. The challenge for schools is using technology as a tool, rather than a distraction in classrooms.
The “Grow Your Own Business Challenge,” a national online competition open to kids 7-14, invites competitors to create a new business idea. The competition, sponsored by the Fairholme Foundation to further its mission of improving financial education, ends on January 31, 2014. Last year, almost 4,000 kids from across the country entered the “Grow Your Own Business Challenge.”
