Pros and Cons of Early College Applications
The school year is flying by and Early College Application deadlines are already looming for many high school seniors. November 1 marks the first of two early college application deadlines. November 15 generally marks the second, although some universities and...
Immediate job opening: Spanish tutor in New Castle County, Nationwide
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics has an immediate job opening for a Spanish tutor, for middle school students through Spanish II level. Assignments are slated for 2:30 - 4:30 pm, two days per week (excepting Mondays and Fridays). The assignment is part of an after...
Words matter! Free Speech Week is October 16-22
Free Speech Week is a yearly event designed to raise public awareness of the importance of free speech in our democracy and to celebrate that freedom. This is also an opportunity to introduce students of all ages to this basic human right, as well as explain its...
Thousands Available in College Scholarships! Upcoming Deadlines
With college applications due in just a few weeks, rising high school seniors can be forgiven for panicking, just a little. But, parents are concerned, too. Many are worried about how they are actually going to pay for some of these institutions of higher learning!...
Talk to your teen about safe driving: It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week!
Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 19-year olds in the United States? In fact, in 2014 there were 2,679 teen drivers involved in fatal crashes. And, an estimated 123,000 teens were injured. This week is National Teen...
The benefits of school field trips
When you reminisce about your schools days, do you fondly recall math worksheets, multiple choice tests, or lab notebook entries? We didn’t think so! Instead, you might recall a field trip to a historical site that sparked a lifelong interest in the American...
Every Student, Every Day. Combatting chronic school absenteeism
What is chronic absenteeism? Chronically absent students are defined as those who miss at least 15 days of school in a year. Absenteeism poses a serious risk of students falling behind in school. Who is absent? According to the most recent data available, OVER 6...
Why third grade reading proficiency is essential
The importance of achieving reading proficiency by the end of third grade is well established among education professionals. And, many states have even passed legislation designed to improve third grade reading, while providing specific, targeted interventions for...
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month
Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill... What do all of these these famous names have in common? Each suffered from dyslexia! But, what exactly is dyslexia? According to the National Institute for Learning Development dyslexia, "is...
The best college scholarships for active and retired US military
Did you know? The number of Student Veterans on college campuses is growing. In 2009, there were approximately 500,000 Student Veterans receiving education benefits. By 2013, that number had grown to over 1,000,000! Veterans are using their GI benefits to pursue...