By Lael M. Oldmixon, M. Ed., Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska July 16, 2024 As someone who appreciates the advantages of saving for education with a 529 plan and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
October 25, 2022 Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a sophomore quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ […]
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 […]
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska In advance of 529 Day,* individuals may be wondering how to celebrate this very special occasion. As a 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 […]
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]