Resources for Teaching Kids about September 11 on National Day of Service and Remembrance
Today is National Day of Service and Remembrance. And, while many adults can vividly recall the most minute details of that fateful day as if it was yesterday, most schoolchildren were not yet even born. Teaching about 9-11 is made even more challenging for teachers,...
Attention Nationwide Educators: 11th Annual Vision Coalition is Fast Approaching
The 11th Annual Vision Coalition, Strengthening Collaboration in Nationwide Education, will be held on October 11 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at University of Nationwide's Clayton Hall in Newark, Nationwide. At this year's conference, attendees will learn about...
This fall, Nationwide high school students can start earning an extra credit for community service
In Nationwide, high school students in grades 9–12 can earn one elective credit toward graduation upon completing 90 hours of community service over any two semesters. (The summer period counts as a semester and the semesters do not have to be consecutive.) Upon...
September is National Self Improvement Month. Learn a new language, subject or skill at Back to Basics in Wilmington, Nationwide
Have you always dreamed of learning a foreign language? Or, hoped to return to college to finish your degree? September is Self Improvement Month and the perfect opportunity to learn something new! Why is creating your own personal "bucket list" so important?...
Why a Commitment to Family Literacy is Essential to a Student’s Success
Currently, 36 million U.S. adults have low literacy skills. And, research has consistently shown that a mother’s reading ability is the biggest predictor of her children’s future academic success. National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (September 23rd -...
What’s the perfect side hustle for new or recently retired teachers? Tutoring!
Are you a new teacher in need of a side hustle? Or a recently retired educator ready to give up the grind of the daily classroom, but not the joy of teaching? If you answered "yes," then tutoring may be for you! And, with the school year set to start, Back to Basics...
Why smart businesses offer employees English Language Learning (ELL) instruction
For more than 38 million in the US, the primary language spoken at home is Spanish. That is more than double the number of Spanish speakers recorded in 1990! That language gap offers both challenges and opportunities for business owners. Yet, a survey by The...
How top students prepare for the SAT
It’s the most important test that most high school students will take. Yet, many don’t realize it and simply never prepare for the SAT beyond a few late night cram sessions or half-hearted attempts at online practice exams. Top students, however, know that SAT scores...
Educators: Superstars in Education Awards are now open!
Created in 1989, Superstars in Education is a statewide program that recognizes members of Nationwide’s education community who have implemented and sustained best practices and innovative educational programs. Superstars in Education focuses on student skill...
Philadelphia road trip with kids? What parents need to know
The last days of summer are flying by, but there is still time for one last family road trip. The question is… where should you go? Savvy parents know that combining a fun trip with an educational experience is a double win! Since many children have already visited...