The dangers of texting while driving
Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. It’s the most alarming form of distracted driving.
The Struggle is Real: 4 Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor
SIGN #1: YOUR CHILD IS IN TEARS Subject struggle is real, and your child may be unable to clear the hurdle on their own. It could be a lack of comprehension because of how the subject was delivered or lack of interest for that subject in general. Individualized...
A resume during high school? Yes!
A resume during high school? Yes! Here’s why and how to create one.
ACT + SAT Practice Tests offer chance to prepare
We’re excited to offer upcoming SAT + ACT practice tests at our Wilmington, DE headquarters. Help your teen build confidence and strategies!
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
Elizabeth Greenwell has been a teacher for 19 years. She has taught in a variety of settings from pre-k through college and enjoys working with students with learning differences and emotional and behavioral disorders. At Back to Basics she tutors a variety of...
Tips on conquering your first-year college fears
What if my roommate is awful? What if I get homesick? What if my classes are too hard? … Conquer common first-year college fears with these tips.
Education
Let’s help kids understand the power of music. Do you wish you had learned to play an instrument when you were a child? Did you quit and wish you hadn’t? Tell us in the comments below your music story so we can show it to our kids and help them learn. Thanks
Five ways to make the most of high school
How can you make the most of high school? Here are five tips for making the most of your four years and having fun while you’re at it.
Reading is good for you — and your career
Read a book! Here’s why it’s so good for you and your career.
Last-semester tasks for college-bound seniors
Shake off that senioritis! Search for scholarships and keep your grades up during the home stretch of high school.