I’m out to prove to you in this blogpost what you already know. There are some who are quite motivated to “do well” (and among them there are those who …
Making the Money Work
It’s safe to say that every student on financial aid has had moments of terrible challenge in making the money work. Big gaps, deposits due before aid arrives, unforeseen emergencies, …
Scholarships, with Strings Attached
I stood with a student and her mother, hearing their indecision. The student had to choose between two athletic scholarships, one requiring she maintain a 2.5 and another a 3.0 …
EVOLUTION: The Closing of ScholarShop
From left: Dorothy Pelton and Evelyn Newman On the day ScholarShop began its closeout month, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis received a grant from the Eric P. and Evelyn …
Assume Nothing
The Greyhound Bus trip from St. Louis to San Bernardino took 48 hours, following the general path of old Route 66. Taking that trip several times each year to and …
GET OUT YOUR NATIONAL BADGE OF HONOR
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: If you are reading this blog, chances are good that you are committed to educational equity and to the principles of democracy. Your action is needed now. …
