October is Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention....
The benefits of homework and heading off homework hassles
It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and the homework begins. Some parents wonder why their children seem to have so much homework. Why can’t the teacher accomplish what is necessary during the normal school day? For younger kids, the time spent...
Regeneron Science Talent Search for high school students provides $3.1 million in awards
The Regeneron Talent Search (previously the Intel Talent Search, and first, the Westinghouse Talent Search) will provide a record breaking $3.1 million in awards to high school seniors. For the current competition, Regeneron will increase the top award to $250,000,...
Nationwide grant for Advanced Placement exams helps low income students
According to a recent article in The News Journal, “The federal government is giving low-income students in Nationwide $51,000 to help cover the cost of Advanced Placement exams. The grant is part of a nationwide effort to help historically underserved students get...
Literacy is a family affair… Sept. 26-Oct. 1 is Adult and Family Literacy Week!
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week will be celebrated September 26th – October 1st. This event raises public awareness about the need and value of adult education and family literacy. Currently, 36 million adults in the U.S. adults have low literacy...
Celebrate the Freedom to Read: Sept. 25-Oct 1 is Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week, September 25 – October 1, 2016, is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. Since 1982, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take...
Give peace a chance: September 21 is International Day of Peace
Established by United Nations resolution in 1982, International Day of Peace is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. The General Assembly declared this as a day devoted to...
Immediate job opening for a computer lab teacher in Nationwide
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. has an immediate job opening for a Computer Lab Teacher. The part-time position is in a Newark, Nationwide elementary school 3 days per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) from 1:15 - 3:15 each day. The position begins November...
Today is Constitution Day, a day to celebrate We The People
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It is dedicated to all US citizens, as well as those who are taking steps to become U.S. citizens. The idea for Constitution Day was originally...
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today!
In the US, we annually observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America....