2020 Graduation Spotlights
June equals graduation for students across the country. This year the celebrations have been different, to say the least. Schools got creative and hosted car parades and virtual events to …
May 2020 Update From Our Executive Director
Before the pandemic, we had already tutored more than 1,600 students experiencing homelessness with 1,250 volunteer tutors this year alone. We were well on our way to achieving—or even exceeding—our …
NBC on Reaching Students
NBC’s Joe Fryer reports on TODAY about the ways teachers are harnessing technology to keep kids learning even when they’re at home.
School on Wheels featured in KCBX FM’s “Issues & Ideas”
Have a listen to KCBX’s coverage of our work in Santa Barbara.
2019 Volunteer Appreciation Message and Volunteers of the Year
A very special video thank you message to ALL OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS (featuring a surprise celebrity guest)! Congratulations to volunteers of the year: Sasana Kachirsky (Region 1) Pamela Wrona & …
An Update on COVID-19 and School on Wheels
As we continue to monitor developments regarding COVID-19, we wanted to update you regarding School on Wheels and the steps we are taking to support our students, volunteers, partners, and …
COVID-19 and Its Impact on Our Students
Community Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic – click here for information on essential services in your area. At School on Wheels, our top priority is always the safety and well-being of …
Virtual Field Trips Expand Students’ Horizons
In 2019, we introduced Virtual Field Trips to eight tutoring locations. These sessions expose students to places and ideas that they otherwise may have never encountered, allowing us to expand …
2020 Valentine Day Poetry Contest for Students
The results are in! Please enjoy these wonderful entries (below), starting with our grand prize winner, Abel:
The College Application Essay: A Guide for Tutors
The college application process can be daunting for high school students and a challenge for those trying to guide students through the process. In particular, the application essay can be …