Newly minted grads may be well versed in their individual fields of study, but they often share a common deficiency in their education. According to the 2016 Workforce-Skills Preparedness Report, hiring managers said writing was the hard skill most lacking in new...
Summer learning loss is real! According to a study by Dr. Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, “When students return to school after a long summer vacation, they’ve lost one to three months worth of learning.” The study,...
Since 1985, the tutors at Back to Basics have been helping students reach their full academic potential. We work with remedial, special education, and enrichment students. In addition, we work with major corporations and small businesses doing...
“Get Caught Reading Month” is a nationwide campaign launched in 1999 to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read! Early reading is crucial Did you know that research indicates that early language experience actually stimulates a child’s...
According to Peterson’s, one of the most accurate sources for school listings, scholarships, and admissions information, “Your SAT scores aren’t generally the only deciding factor for getting in, but they do matter more to some colleges than others....
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospital job growth exploded in 2015, with 172,200 payroll additions reported. That marks a 306% increase over the 42,400 jobs created in 2014. And overall, the healthcare sector reported record job growth in 2015, with...
