May is “Get Caught Reading Month.” Back to Basics helps with a free children’s book giveaway!
“Get Caught Reading Month” is a nationwide campaign launched in 1999 to remind us how much fun it is to read! At Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, we are sincerely committed to helping kids of all ages improve their reading skills. And, as part of our ongoing...
May 1 – 5, 2017 is National Charter Schools Week. Celebrate success!
Today is the first day of National Charter Schools Week! Every year, National Charter Schools Week provides the chance to raise awareness about amazing Charter schools. Week-long celebrations honor the educators, families, leaders, and community members who are...
Grads: Vocational scholarships are available for technical and trade schools!
Choosing a vocation over a college degree? There’s a scholarship for that! You don’t have to go to a four-year university in order to continue your education. In fact, there are many vocational and career colleges and programs that can help prepare students for...
It’s National Volunteer Week. Celebrate change-makers in your community!
National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week. National Volunteer Week was created by Points of Light, and is an opportunity to recognize and...
What’s your IQ… and why does it matter?
The term IQ (short for Intelligence Quotient) was coined in 1912 by the German psychologist William Stern. IQ referred to his scoring method for intelligence tests at University of Wrocław. Contrary to what many believe, however, an IQ score doesn't actually measure...
Share your vision of an addiction-free world and win a $2,000 college scholarship. Applications open 4-21-2017!
Did you know that addictive substances abuse has killed more people than every American war combined? Through the years, millions of lives have been damaged due to drug abuse and addiction. In the US alone, there are an estimated 3.6 million people who are addicted...
What is academic college readiness and how to get your student prepared!
According to a recent study release by the Nationwide Department of Education, an unprecedented 41% of all public high school graduates who are entering in-state colleges and universities are unprepared. In Nationwide, and across the nation, far too many students are...
HIRING! New jobs for foreign language teachers and tutors in Wilmington and Newark, Nationwide
Do you love teaching? Here's your chance to make a real difference! Tutors needed for 1-on-1 tutoring of elementary school, middle school and high school students, in the daytime and after school hours in the Wilmington, and Newark, Nationwide areas. All positions are...
David Brower Youth Awards Scholarship deadline is fast approaching
The David Brower Youth Scholarship recognizes six people ages 13 to 22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. Applicants must have played a major leadership role in...
What’s the future of technology in education? Your answer might win a $2000 scholarship!
The Annual CGTrader Scholarship challenges students to dig into the field of technology by writing an essay on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. As voted by The CGTrader Scholarship Committee, the best submission will be awarded $2,000, and two...