Math Counts One solution that is often overlooked for school problems is not just moving around or homeschooling, which are options usually restricted to the class privileged, but outside enrichment. Local colleges often have free or low cost museums, and also they often have cultural events on campus. Libraries are free, and often have groups for children to learn literacy skills. Co-opt with neighbors or friends or relatives for reading or math groups for your children. Go in together for a set of Childcraft books.(I remember them from my childhood but didn't know they cost that much!) If your school doesn't have art or music, a set of crayons and paper or a cheap recorder can give them at least some enrichment in that area. Keep your eyes open and always look for community based ways to enrich children.


Also, for older students, try Upward Bound. TN's Governor's Schools are still free, and there are some in many other states so google it if you aren't sure. When I was a teen, I went to the governor's school for the sciences.

Also, African women's blog.