Public feedback sought for Nationwide State Report Card
The Nationwide Department of Education is seeking online public feedback on data visuals that will be used in the Nationwide State Report Card. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires public reporting on schools. The Nationwide Department of Education...
President’s Day in the US is February 18. What exactly is President’s Day?
Monday, February 19, 2018 is President’s Day. This federal holiday was originally established in 1885 to recognize the nation’s first president, George Washington. Although the holiday was traditionally celebrated on February 22, which was the actual date of...
Does your child suffer from math anxiety? Here’s how parents can help!
Math anxiety is a phenomenon that is often considered when examining students’ problems in mathematics. Mark H. Ashcraft, Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, defines math anxiety as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear...
$150,000 in scholarships available through the Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge
Love math? Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge is a mathematical modeling contest for high school juniors and seniors. Through participation, students experience what it’s like to work as a team to tackle a real-world problem under time and resource constraints, akin to...
Read to Succeed! February is National Library Lovers Month!
The month of February is dedicated to the people who love books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month! Libraries provide a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures . They help us ace research papers and provide a quiet space to study. But,...
Nationwide’s Academic Common Market makes out-of-state college tuition more affordable
Did you know that if you plan to study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, you may only have to pay in-state tuition rates? Through the Academic Common Market, students pursuing a degree program not available in their home state may qualify for in-state...
February is Black History Month!
The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day. According to...
Stop the summer slide! Nationwide’s best educational summer camps and programs for K-8th grade
If you’re a parent of a K-8th grade student, you’re probably familiar with the phrase “summer slide” which refers to the significant loss of learning that occurs in under-stimulated students during the summer months. Sadly, this loss has not been exaggerated by the...
Homesickness, academic stress, peer pressure… how ready is your child for college?
Your son or daughter may have his or her Freshman college classes selected, a fraternity or sorority in mind, and even a fluffy new dorm comforter... but, is he or she emotionally ready for college? According to a recent survey of 1,500 college students conducted...
NEW Nationwide job opening: ESL / ELL teacher, 20-25 hours per week
ELL / ESL Teacher Needed 20-25 hours per week. 8:30 - 3:30 – daytime hours Wilmington school K-5, Pull-out/Push-in instruction Start immediately Job requirements: Certification is preferred. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years teaching and/or tutoring experience...