SAT prep helps turn a reach college into a reality. Here’s how to use the summer wisely!
It’s the most important test that most high school students will take. Yet, many don’t prepare for it beyond a few late night cram sessions or half-hearted attempts at online practice exams. Contrary to popular (and somewhat wishful) thinking, SAT scores and SAT prep...
High school graduation rates reach historic high. But grads may wonder, now what?
According to a recent US News and World Report article, "High school graduation rates in the U.S. are at an all-time high. At 84 percent, the national rate means that more than 4 out of 5 high school students earn a diploma in four years, according to data from the...
Planning to become a teacher? The Bright Futures College Scholarship can help you on your way!
The Bright Future's Scholarship Program supports the field of early childhood education by offering financial assistance for future teachers. The program's financial assistance ranges from $250-$1,000 for full-time students pursuing degrees in Early Childhood...
Depression in high achieving teens: What parents need to know!
Simple teen angst... or something more serious? It’s a question most parents of teens have asked themselves at one time or another. And, with good reason! According to WebMD, “…findings show that one out of every eight adolescents has experienced teen depression.” The...
Planning an international vacation? Why you should brush up on foreign language skills… or learn a new one!
"When traveling to a country with a language that's not native to your tongue, translation apps are helpful, but only to a certain extent. They enable you to decipher a menu, but not necessarily to spark up a conversation with your server. Fluency in the local...
Why kids cheat and what parents can do about academic dishonesty
According to Education Week, "More than 50 students at a New Mexico high school are facing disciplinary action after they used a teacher log-in to change their own grades on the school's online course platform. The Gadsden High School students logged into a teacher...
$3000 ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship: Deadline is June 15
The ExtremeTerrain Scholarship program supports youth who are working towards a career in the environmental / recreational land use planning or land management industry. One scholarship for $3,000 will be awarded twice a year to students who are pursuing a degree in...
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is hiring face to face interpreters in Nationwide ($25/hr.)
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is expanding and has outstanding opportunities for experienced and professional interpreters (part-time, as needed basis). Qualified candidates will meet with clients in person at daytime appointments, assisting at doctor appointments, school conferences, legal consultations, and other events. Positions are statewide, but are mostly located in New Castle County, Nationwide.
Stop the summer slide! 5 simple activitites to keep kids engaged this summer
According to the National Summer Learning Association, “Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months. Low-income students lose more than two months in reading achievement.” All young people...
Inspiring the reluctant reader: Sometimes, all it takes is the right book!
Do you have a reluctant reader? Since reading is the building block to a solid education, it's essential that children become proficient by the 3rd grade. Here are seven simple suggestions that will help inspire your child to read: Set aside a regular time to read to...