- Voice: All free with library card 0 Sep 1, 2009
A library card can give kids access to free homework help, materials to research their papers or a source for their next book report. It can also help make life after school more fun, with free access to music, DVDs, the Internet, books and more. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Budget cuts mean bigger classes, more fees for many Longview and Kelso students Aug 31, 2009
Program cuts: After-school intramural activities, including homework help, cooking class, guitar class, computer room, walking club and running club. Other changes: Students will be charged 15 to play a sport next year under the district s new pay-to-play policy. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Read more... Aug 30, 2009
Verizon Thinkfinity provides teachers, parents and students with a valuable resource for lesson plans, in-class activities or homework help. the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education through its free educational Web site, Thinkfinity. (PNN Online)
• Burley Council moves city budget forward Aug 27, 2009
"The taxpayers voted in May for specific services - including a children's librarian, after-school homework help, a computer technician, the new automation system, new books, setting aside money for a new building. In order for those services to continue and to keep the heat on, just to pay for the cost of running the facility, we need that money," Woodford said Wednesday. "And without the operating override levy, we'd have to ask for much more money from the general fund just to keep the doors... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cat Schwartz, the eBay Tech & Toy Director Shares the Latest Tech Tools and Resources for the Back to School Season with HiTechMommy Aug 22, 2009
For free homework help, check out Verizons Thinkfinity. Theyve teamed up with National Geographic, the Smithsonian and other whos who in education to bring together a website filled with thousands of free interactive games, videos, activities and of course, homework help for K-12. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Apartments Cater To Farmworkers, Low-Income Families Aug 21, 2009
The property managers also offer tutoring, homework help and fun after-school activities for kids. "Most people are extremely happy to be living in something new," Egnater said. (KERO 23, CA)
Budget Cuts Take Emotional Toll On City Workers Aug 21, 2009
Teenagers like Samantha English turned to the library after school for homework help and book clubs. "The programs here are fun. They actually get you out of trouble," English said. (7 KETV Omaha)
After school help for kids continues Aug 15, 2009
The program focuses on homework help, tutoring, recreation and mentoring ... Homework help is a 4-1 student-to-instructor ratio; tutoring is 1-to-1. (New Iberia, LA)
Duck University continues Aug 12, 2009
The program will cost parents 25 a week to fund after-school teachers and mentors and help provide a snack, homework help and enrichment activities. Funds for the first week will be due upon registration, which will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Duck University office on the back side of the Northside Early Childhood Center. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Why the mystery around teacher assignments? Aug 7, 2009
Most schools now have a web site that teachers post bios,lessons,homework, and links to homework help. MA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Partners for Digital Equality, Tutor.com, and Clayton County Government Announce Collaborative Effort: PDE Learning Without Walls(TM) (LearningWOW) Aug 6, 2009
Online Tutoring, Career help, Homework Help, GED Prep, and Resume Writing are just some of the free services being offered to the Students and Parents of the Clayton County area through the LearningWOW initiative ... com is an award-winning online homework help and learning service that connects students to a certified tutor for one-to-one help. (PR Newswire)
Guest opinion: Advocating for tomorrow's leaders (5) Aug 3, 2009
These partnerships create a seamless network of support providing everything from homework help to leadership development programs to fitness and financial literacy. Consider what we have underway here in Lebanon where our Boys Club works closely with the Lebanon School District and the city of Lebanon. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Teen centers continue to thrive (2) Jul 20, 2009
They can get homework help here, too. We have time set aside for that. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wings clipped Jul 19, 2009
The program offered after-school homework help and recreational interests such as karate, music, outdoor learning programs, field trips and a variety of other enrichment activities. It was a very successful program that s going to be very severely missed by everybody involved, Sanford said. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
WATSON CHAPEL DISTRICT AWARDED TWO FEDERAL GRANTS Jul 15, 2009
Tutorial sessions, homework help, science, English, mathematics, art and music are a few of the planned offerings, Melton said. She said the program will start after Labor Day and could serve about 250 students. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Na Leo O Kawailehua feels warmth of community Jul 14, 2009
When the 10-week program gets underway, residents at Kawailehua and the neighboring community will have its children receiving homework help, tutoring, baby-sitting services, and dinner one night a week. Residents need to register before being able to take advantage of this program, Koki said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Brown Library director: Its premature to write obituary for books Jul 14, 2009
We also need to make available reading hours, homework help and study space for children and teens, offer access to catalogs and databases though the Internet and develop better programing for teens, offering ready access to information about government services. . (Washington Daily News, NC)
World Book's New Online Public Library Edition Offers a Wealth of Knowledge for Learners of All Ages Jul 11, 2009
Increasingly, students are looking to public libraries for homework help, with 83 percent of public libraries now offering these resources, according to the ALA study. The World Book Online Info Finder provides more than 40,000 encyclopedia and reference articles to help school-aged patrons with homework and research. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
TI-Nspire(TM) graphing calculator provides long-term back-to-school value, helping students excel in algebra through college-level math Jul 9, 2009
FREE minutes of online homework help from for entering your graphing calculator id at. for students to design and customize their calculator are available online for. (PR Newswire)
Mesquite libraries receive state grant Jul 2, 2009
The TexShare Databases are comprised of 50 databases that include such topics as homework help, medical information, business resources and genealogy information. These databases may be accessed in the library or from any internet connection. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Muscatine Charities raising more than hope Jun 6, 2009
After School Homework Help: 430 students in third through eighth grades received help from teachers after school. CAMP (Center for After School and Morning Program): Students participate in character-building activities and receive scholastic help. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Flickinger Learning Center receives regional recognition Jun 4, 2009
She referred to the after-school, homework help program the Center provides for free for students in area public schools. The Flickinger Learning Center is a safe place for young people to get homework help and tutoring, said DeFrance. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Iraq-born teen cracks maths puzzle May 30, 2009
AFP/File Students take a math class at a school. A 16-year-old Iraqi immigrant, who figured out a solution to. (Yahoo News)
Reporter's Notebook: CCLS launches new Web site (35) May 25, 2009
This summer, additional new features will be added, including online fine and fee payment, homework help and greater networking opportunities. New online features. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take May 24, 2009
Ou said the money would be used to fund after-school programs established by the church to provide homework help for children of foreign spouses that are struggling at school. The dinner will also feature live performances by a quartet comprised of four Filipino Catholic fathers, some children from the programs and a choir of Filipino and Vietnamese mothers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Burley library override deserves voters' support May 22, 2009
If voters approve it again Tuesday, proceeds will be used to hire a dedicated children's librarian, increase the hours they're open to the public, supply after-school homework help, pay for a contracted computer and maintenance technician, increase resources through a library consortium, buy more books and materials, and pay for capital improvements. Cassia County voters have been remarkably supportive of education, approving a supplemental school levies year after year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Texans, Astros go deep for charity May 21, 2009
The money has gone to finance homework help and tutorials, computer learning centers and sports leagues. "It's just about taking time out of your day, whether it's for something fun like this or going and just doing homework with them." Winston said. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
A Community Resource May 20, 2009
Scenic Regional Library offers patrons access to more than 30 databases, including Live Homework Help, a free real-time tutoring resource for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. "We were the first library in the St. Louis area and the second in the entire state to offer this service, and since adding it in November, we have had over 350 users," said Vivienne Beckett, Scenic's assistant director. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
KAREN WALENGA | THE SAHUARITA SUN Betty Johnson, volunteer coordinator at Sopori School, supplies books and activities for adults working one-on-one with students in the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring program, one of several volunteer opportunities at the school. May 19, 2009
Parents also take part, including mothers from the school s Family Literacy program who volunteer in their child s classroom or in the after-school homework help program once a week. Johnson says the feedback she gets from the volunteers, students and teachers is all positive, with the teachers telling her the volunteers help the youngsters focus more on their schoolwork. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mentoring program faces extinction without a new volunteer leader May 10, 2009
But it remains to be seen whether the program Wright founded a decade ago to provide some children with homework help, as well as a listening ear and an adult role model, will keep going after she retires at the end of this school year. Wright has tried to recruit a replacement for the mentoring program, but so far, there have been no takers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bisbee's annual Invest in Kids Telethon raises funds May 3, 2009
Those programs include tutoring and homework help, as well as computer lessons and various activities for teenagers. Jose Delgado, the teen coordinator for the club, said funds raised will go to programs like a course on money management, where teens will learn how to balance a checkbook and how to set up a savings account. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Walkers invited to build for Lynn girls future May 1, 2009
With programs that include teen-pregnancy prevention, after-school homework help, peer-leadership development and future-career planning opportunities, Girls Inc. has steadily increased in size and effectiveness over the years. Many Swampscott and Marblehead girls have attended Girls Inc of Lynn, formerly known as The Girls Club, for sewing classes, outdoor adventures, study help and after-school fun in myriad forms. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Palo Alto schools to get 'Everyday Mathematics' Apr 30, 2009
Finally, although we are educated, we limited our homework help to driving children to libraries and museums for research. Here is a tip. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
'Disguised learning' used in elementary after school program Apr 29, 2009
cathreine robinson wrote on Apr 28, 2009 9:51 AM:" As a parent of a child in SEAS program I would like to say what a great program it is. It has been helpful for my son and releived a great burden from my huband and myself with the homework help. The article in the paper could have given a more detailed outline of the program to really highlight all of the great activities that our children are being exposed to through the SEAS program. The article just did not give the program its just due.... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Unified gets $3 million for after-school centers Apr 29, 2009
Some uses include job training, homework help and mentoring. The grant is expected to serve 1,000 students and 500 community members. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
University selects two students to speak at Commencement Apr 28, 2009
"Still boys will often go to other guys for homework help because the stereotypes still exist that boys are smarter than girls," she said. Rapp said she is surprised she was chosen to be one of the University's Commencement speakers, but is working hard on presenting a message for the entire University. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Trustees dig deep to keep BPL open Sundays Apr 18, 2009
She said decisions were made based on four priorities: supporting learning through programs such as early literacy, homework help and adult education; maintaining access to services with highest demand, including Internet access, collections, and hours of service; keeping libraries as community meeting places; and offering services that help library users weather the recession, including career information and workshops on resume writing. Donovan Slack can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Survey shows program getting strong, positive feedback from students, families Apr 15, 2009
Homework Help program. The Board heard a presentation on the District s Homework Help program, by Becky Wichers, principal of Grant Elementary School and Mary Jane Maher, assistant principal at Central Middle School. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Madison School District grant helps stave off cuts Apr 14, 2009
The programs include an academic component such as homework help, skill reviews and specialized intervention in reading or math. After-school programs also offer more than 600 enrichment classes, such as cooking, sewing, technology, gymnastics and career exploration. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Do your part in schooling Apr 12, 2009
A rigorous program helps, school autonomy helps, and several hours of homework help but consider that if children were inspired or pushed at home to study longer and harder, we could move ourselves toward better student achievement in all grades. This is also a mark of the need for lighted schoolhouses and preparatory programs like Head Start and 4-year-old kindergarten all of which prepare children for the serious work of learning. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Café a bright spot in west Valley community Apr 10, 2009
They come for coffee and homework help from Sam, who taught science at the high school last year. He pesters them to prepare for the SATs. (Fresno Bee)
Boys & Girls Club annual campaign Apr 3, 2009
Funds raised will provide quality after-school programs such as thePower Hour homework help program, computer skills training, dance and performing arts, fitness and sports, arts and crafts and character and leadership programs such as the Keystone Leadership Club and the Youth of the Year program. For information, parents can contact the club at 781-438-6770. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Building homes with faith Apr 1, 2009
She founded the North Hills Community Center summer camp and after-school program and works as an assistant teacher at the center's Head Start program, which provides students with homework help and tutoring from reading and math teachers. Henderson Rivers and her husband, Chuck, also drive people to polls and collect food for those in need at the North Hills Food Cupboard. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Tutoring program brings help to students at need Mar 26, 2009
Turnberry has a lot of students with lower grades who could benefit from homework help, she said ... Its safer and more conducive to learning (to offer homework help and activities) at the complex, said Iris Hildreth, community service supervisor for Catholic Charities ... What: Free homework help. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Reduced rates at Kids Come First program Mar 26, 2009
They provide homework help, arts and crafts, gym time, computer time, group games and many other enrichment activities and events. Located at the Veterans Memorial School on Hurd Avenue, the hours are 7-8:30 a.m. for the morning session and 2:40-6 p.m. for the afternoon session. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
City youth project gains ground Mar 24, 2009
They listed homework help, tutoring, reading, writing and computer based activities as the top preferences for areas of focus. Other preferred programs were arts and crafts, aerobics, gymnastics and clubs such as boy scouts and girl scouts. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
What Is KIPP, and Is It a Miracle Cure for Bad Schools? Mar 22, 2009
Recognizing that students need more out-of-school aid to supplement their educations, the program also requires its staff to be available to students by phone after hours for homework help and moral support. For this overtime (which represents 60 percent more time in the classroom alone, on average, than in regular public schools), teachers receive just 20 percent more pay. (Slate)
MCC students get real-life lesson Mar 21, 2009
The Center offers after-school programming and homework help for students of all ages. I strongly encouraged my students to create an event or project with some sustainable results by bringing awareness to the community, said Elias. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Community Profile:Town Librarian, Maura P. Ritz Mar 19, 2009
Homework help is offered, but board games are also played ... Subjects include art and antiques, biography, business, genealogy, health, history, homework helpers, language, legal, literary, test preparation, periodicals, and science. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
N. Kentucky startups awarded state funds Mar 18, 2009
provides live online homework help, communication tools and a variety of educational content to help customers improve academic performance. Edunet was awarded $100,000 through the Kentucky Enterprise Fund. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The library of the future Mar 14, 2009
In its 24/7 electronic library, it already offers a place for teens that includes online homework help and links to websites designed by teens about fashion, music and other topics. Music and DVD "hot picks" and downloads, along with books on topics sensitive to teens, such as death and grief, gay and lesbian identity and more, can be accessed through the site. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Online Learning Comes to the Virtual World from SCORE! Educational Centers Mar 9, 2009
Online Learning Comes to the Virtual World from SCORE. Online Learning Comes to the Virtual World from SCORE. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Project expands youth center Mar 7, 2009
After school homework help: For fourth grade through middle school and high school. Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Includes assistance with homework, and tutoring. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Alliance Data employees celebrate International Corporate Philanthropy Day Mar 6, 2009
Events included a lunch-and-learn about protecting children from Internet predators; homework help, mentoring, crafting and playing games with children at the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County; and sorting, organizing and boxing foods at the Plano Food Pantry. Alliance employees also collected food and toys throughout the week to donate to the Collin County Children s Advocacy Center, Evans said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Compton's comeback Mar 2, 2009
has included after-school centers for children, such as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Youth Foundation, where (from left) Giovanni Ibanez 10; William Gutierrez 10; and Andrew Lopez, 8, play pool and receive homework help. Los Angeles County Sheriff's officers search a suspect and his car for drugs along Long Beach Boulevard in Compton earlier this month. (Insight on the News)
Compton eyes comeback as murders fall to new low Mar 1, 2009
Deputies also direct science and mentoring programs, as well as an after-school center offering boxing, dance, homework help and field trips. "These are kids who have never been to the beach," Ryan said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
School district planning for growth Feb 28, 2009
n Online homework help ... As we look into the future, computers and the Internet will be even more necessary for students to access course content, school announcements, homework help and online classes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
How much do you help with homework? Feb 27, 2009
The entry titled "How much homework help do you give?," and any of the comments about it ... How much homework help do you give ... If they needed homework help, I d nudge them in the right direction, but I NEVER did their homework for them (much to my daughter s chagrin, who confided that a friend of her s mother did her math for her because it was too hard and took up too much time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Committee hears school improvement plans Feb 27, 2009
The club also runs a homework help program at the Shamrock School with help from the United Way and Central Bank. In addition, Metters said a carnival is coming up in May and a golf tournament is scheduled for August. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Feb 24, 2009
No-cost Homework Help Nights for students attending fourth grade through high school are offered by Neighbors; House. . (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
This homework help starts with parents Feb 23, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you have faith in Roland Burris as a U.S. senator. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lake Helen forced to use reserve fund for software Feb 21, 2009
The Boys and Girls Club, though, plans to continue its Lake Helen after-school program, which provides about 40 local kids with homework help and various programs. Another annual event, though, might be back on track for 2010. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Success found in Discovery Squad Feb 21, 2009
The Albany School of Humanities student is part of the after-school program at the museum, which provides homework help and hands-on learning to children from the city's underserved neighborhoods. The museum's after-school programs recently received a $10,000 grant from the Times Union Hope Fund. (Albany Times Union)
Help and practical information is available for job seekers Feb 20, 2009
Heating assistance, mortgage help, homework help, income tax help, veteran's benefits, a specific disease or condition-referrals are available for these and many more. Anderson noted that they frequently refer job seekers to The Work Place. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Light shines to nearly $200,000 Feb 12, 2009
Youth ages 6 to 18 receive after-school and summer mentoring in areas ranging from homework help to self-esteem building and creative arts at the greater Casper branch on K Street, Glenrock and Douglas locations, and after-school programs inside elementary schools at Paradise Valley, Mills, Verda James and Evansville. Paradise Valley and Evansville schools also host BGCCW neighborhood summer programs. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
