Savings Simplified: Every Penny Counts
By Lael M. Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska As a parent, envisioning your child’s future and education journey is natural. After all, don’t we all have big dreams […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an 11th-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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Navigating the First Year of College: A Guide for Both Students and Parents
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska August 15, 2023 Navigating the first year of college can feel overwhelming, not just for your first-time college student but also […]
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The transformative power of higher education
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska June 6, 2023 Academic milestones mark every step of a child’s journey through elementary and secondary education. […]
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A grateful heart this season of giving
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us […]
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Definitely not just for college anymore…
Dear Dash, Yesterday, I decided that I wanted to become a bug scientist. My dad said, “College is in your future!” That must be true because my parents have been […]
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Mother’s Day – Thank You Mom
Dear Dash, Though our mom doesn’t always hear this from us, we appreciate all she does for our family. What are some things we can do to show her how […]
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Dear Dash … College Prep Survival in High School
March 30, 2021 Dear Dash, Like my grown-ups, I’m a planner. Can you give me some tips for how I can be ready to survive college preparation in high […]