What are the benefits of a physical education program?
The benefits of a physical education program are often overlooked. Regular physical activity is associated with a healthier, longer life, lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. School based programs provide a structured setting in...
When to schedule a parent-teacher conference
Now that the school year is in full swing, have you noticed any changes in your child's performance or attitude? Have there been frequent stomach aches, complaining and not wanting to go to school? Perhaps he is struggling in a subject, with paying attention or is...
Structural Engineering/Architect Student Scholarship Program deadline is November 1
Deadline: November 1, 2011 The Structural Engineering/Architecture Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., is available to students who are already enrolled as juniors (at least 60 semester hours or equivalent) or seniors in a...
Science tutors needed at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in New Castle County, Nationwide
Tutors needed at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics for middle school and high school level sciences. Subjects include physical science, biology, chemistry and physics. Day and evening hours, part-time. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience required....
Heading to college in fall 2011? Apply now for the Gates Millennium Scholarship
For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, the GMS 2012 Scholarship Application online process is now open. GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university...
Nationwide high school juniors and seniors: Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader?
If you are a student with a passion for improving your community, Bank of America (BOA) would like to help you turn that passion into action. BOA is looking for leaders who are high school juniors and seniors in the US and secondary students in sixth form college or...
Need community service hours for your high school volunteer credit? Great volunteer opportunities for October!
October 2011 National Hispanic Heritage Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October Intergeneration Day – October 2 World Habitat Day – October 3 World Mental Health Day – October 10 World Food Day – October 16 Intl. Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October...
Back to Basics K-12 Private School celebrates the school year’s first Spirit Day in style!
At Back to Basics' K-12 Private School, spirits are always high! For our first Spirit Day of the school year, we chose a sports theme. Pictured here is instructor Sally Rusk, in full team garb. Go Phillies! For 26 years, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics Inc. has been...
September 24−October 1, 2011 is Banned Book Week
Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to...
Students who participate in the Poetry Out Loud competition can win prizes and college scholarships
Does your school participate in the Poetry Out Loud contest? If not, make this the year you do! The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the...