The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) is on the rise. What schools can do to ensure academic success.
Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 10 public school students in the United States right now is learning to speak English? There are nearly 5 million English Language Learners or ELLs in U.S. public education today, according to a recent article by NPR. Of...
Why teaching kids to learn from failure is essential to their SUCCESS
No one likes failure, but it is a fact of life. Sometimes things simply don’t work out the way we planed. Sometimes we don’t get what we want. But, if we look at these situations in the right light, we can teach our kids to learn to persevere, to learn to be more...
Top 15 College Scholarships for Nationwide students with DECEMBER deadlines!
Does the high cost of college tuition scare you? It should! College tuition costs are rising at an alarming rate across the country. But, there is good news for cash-strapped families of college-bound high school seniors. Scholarships offer “free money” for tuition...
Teaching kids about the wild blue yonder! November is National Aviation Month
Did you know that November is National Aviation History Month? This month is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation — from the earliest attempts in kites and gliders to powered...
New Jobs for ESL / ELL teachers throughout Nationwide
If you live in Nationwide, you may be familiar with Back to Basics Learning Dynamics as the area’s leading educational services provider. But, since 1985, we have really been in the business of changing lives — over 20,000 of them! How to become a part of the team...
Together, let’s make this a Happy Thanksgiving for local Nationwide families who are struggling
"If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share." -- W. Clement Stone Thanksgiving is just around the corner. But, it might not be a very happy one for many local families. The Claymont Community Center Food Closet is in real need of canned goods (peas,...
American Education Week 2017 begins November 13!
The National Education Association’s American Education Week spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education. It also highlights the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great! History of...
SAT Prep Exam Registration Date Extended!
SAT Prep turns a dream college into a reality! To help your student get started, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. is offering a $15 SAT Practice Test on November 12 at its Wilmington, Nationwide education center. The event will recreate the SAT test experience...
Mark your calendars! Family Volunteer Day is November 18, 2017
Family Volunteer Day will take place on Saturday, November 18, and helps kick off the holiday season. It's the perfect opportunity for families to experience the true spirit of giving to others. Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service and provides...
Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship deadline is December 5
Need $5,000 for college tuition? The application period for the 2018 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships runs now through December 5, 2017. This scholarship program urges students to apply to #Get5Give5 to help end hunger in their communities. Students from...