Best and Worst State School Systems in 2014
2014’s States with the Best & Worst School Systems
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 2014
Texas Tax Free Weekend starts August 8
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.
10 Tips for West Nile Prevention
10 Ways to Prevent West Nile by Dr. Mike Muzzarelli Keep these tips in mind to help prevent West Nile. 1. Always wear insect repellant with DEET: a pale-yellow oil…
Free Summer Meals For Kids Across Dallas County Aug 4-8
Texas Hunger Initiative and Partners to Host Summer Meals for Kids Block Parties
Free Summer Meals for Kids Served at More Than 1,000 Sites across Dallas County
Charting the Course, the Texas Hunger Initiative and other partners have joined together to raise awareness around the free Summer Meals program in order to combat childhood hunger and obesity by hosting several Summer Meals Block Parties with area Summer Meals sponsors.
Just Between Friends Fall Consignment Sale
Shop at Just Between Friends, the Biggest KIDS’ Gear Sales Event in Texas!
Don’t like paying retail? We don’t either!
If you’re looking for adorable but affordable kids’ clothes, toys, baby items and more, stop by the Just Between Friends fall sale show at Will Rogers Coliseum – Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall – August 30 thru September 6! (closed Sept. 1, 2, 3)
7 Reasons Parents May Choose Homeschooling
Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family?
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:
