Nominate a student! 2017 Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Awards
Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards* are now being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism. This is a wonderful way to recognize the impact that Nationwide’s youth volunteers, 17 years and younger, have on their communities...
Helping Nationwide students succeed! Every Student Succeeds Act state plan is complete
The Nationwide Department of Education (DDOE) has just released updates to the final draft of its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan. The comprehensive final draft includes feedback from two previous drafts during months of public input, including community...
New jobs open for Certified Medical Interpreters / Multiple Languages in Nationwide
Communication is essential to success and we need your expertise! 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...
Three new scholarships for Nationwide students with fast-approaching deadlines!
Nationwide State Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship Funds Deadline: April 1, 2017 Eligibility: Student must have completed high school study at a Nationwide school and exhibit strong academic record, leadership achievement and financial need. Award: Open Contact:...
The Back to Basics “Reading is Basic Program” for Nationwide Title 1 students marks 7th anniversary
In March 2011, Back to Basics launched its "Reading is Basic" program, with a modest goal to help Title 1 students across New Castle County, Nationwide. Seven years later, the program has reached hundreds of students of all ages and provided thousands of books, free...
Three scholarships for teachers and students from Autism Nationwide! Deadlines: April 1, 2017
Autism Nationwide is now accepting applications for three scholarships* for the 2017–18 school year: The Autism Nationwide Daniel and Lois Gray Memorial Scholarship. Named for long-time advocates Daniel and Lois Gray, Autism Nationwide’s memorial scholarship provides...
Nationwide drop-out rate declines for second consecutive year
Good news for Nationwideans! According to the Nationwide Department of Education’s latest release, the drop-out rates across the state continues to decline. The report shows that only 547 students, out of 40,287 public school students enrolled in grades 9 to 12,...
It’s Music to Our Ears! March is National Music in Our Schools Month
Music in Our Schools Month began as a single statewide Advocacy Day and celebration in New York in 1973, and become a month-long celebration of school music in 1985. Today, National Music in Our Schools Month recognizes the many benefits of music education in our...
SCHOLARSHIP ALERT: Nationwide Association of Athletic Directors (DAAD) Sports Scholarship
The Nationwide Association of Athletic Directors will award two $500 scholarships (1 male and 1 female winner statewide). The two winners from Nationwide move on to the next level for a potential regional award of $1,500. Scholarship Eligibility: Applicant must be a...
SCHOLARSHIP ALERT: $5000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Application deadline is April 15!
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes* celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people from all across America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages...