Is your child dreaming of ivy covered walls and a prestigious college sticker on the back of the family van? In addition to stellar grades, top SAT or ACT scores, leadership positions in sports and school extracurriculars, one resume listing just might tip the scales:...
A “gap year” is generally a period between completing high school and beginning college (or sometime during college). This time can be either a semester or a full year away from traditional classroom studies. When many parents hear the phrase “gap year” they think...
Please join Back to Basics in supporting this event! On June 16, Charter School of Wilmington will hold its Inaugural Golf Outing at White Clay Creek Country Club with CSW parent and PGA golf professional, Ryan Kidwell. Register here to play in the tournament, become...
On June 6 the United Nations celebrates the Day of the Russian language. The goals of this program include celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity, while maintaining the equality of all six official UN languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian...
In today’s economy, the thought of adding college tuition to an increasingly tight budget is a daunting one. A quick peek at some of the nation’s most venerated colleges reveals that tuition costs have rapidly outpaced earnings. For example, the total Cost of...
With summer fast approachng, the annual battle of the television remote is sure to commence! Television can be entertaining and educational, and can open up new worlds for kids, giving them a chance to travel the globe, learn about different cultures, and gain access...
