If you ever get a mysterious package and can’t figure out why, it’s possible you’re a victim of a brushing scam. A scammer got your name and address, sent you a real package, and will use that information to file a 5-star review somewhere. Sometimes, the...
Summer school programs can play an essential role in supporting students academically—and the needs are especially great for many special education students.EdWeek recently visited a summer program at Bell Graham in St. Charles, Illinois to get a window how teachers try to support...
The percentage of students who have disabilities and spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is rising, prompting experts, advocates, and the general public to call on school districts to ensure those students have enough support to be...
The number of students with disabilities who spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is on the rise, according to a new report from a government watchdog agency. But the increases in general education classroom time for students...
As prices go up on everything we pay for, it’s critical that we don’t overpay on any of the big bills we get. While you can’t do much about your rent or your mortgage, one big annual bill that deserves attention is insurance. I’ve made it...
I love our local library. We bring our kids, they feel like it’s Supermarket Sweep but for books, and it saves us money and clutter around the house. The other day, I went in and saw a whole display for art you could borrow. These were...
By now you’ve probably seen people talk about how AI tools, like ChatGPT and Claude, can help you manage your finances. I’ve played around with it a little bit but find that I prefer to use AI powered apps instead. Uploading a bunch of documents...
Budgeting apps are fine if you want to know what you spend last month. And most people quit using them after a few months because they just tell you what you already know – you spent too much last month. There’s a new breed of budgeting...
On June 16, the U.S. Department of Education announced agreements moving special education oversight to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and shifting civil rights enforcement to the U.S. Department of Justice. Education Department officials moved quickly to reassure families: The...
Paze is a digital wallet offered by the same company that gave you Zelle and they have this incredible promotion where they will give you a $10 statement credit whenever you spend $10 or more using Paze. You can do this up to ten times...