YSA Youth Service Learning 2016 Conference deadline extended until 3/18
Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. This month, join 1,000+ students, educators,...
Why play is so important to early childhood development
Child development experts are beginning to reexamine whether the role of play in the learning process may be more important than was originally thought. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that “play (or some available free time in the case of older children...
March is Women’s History Month
It’s no secret that women have made major contributions throughout history in every facet of society. From the arts, to science, to politics, women have been shaping the world in which we live. It wasn’t until 1981, however, that Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which...
Everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT college admissions test!
The ACT is a comprehensive measurement of exactly what students have learned on a day-to-day basis throughout their high school careers. The ACT is the leading college admissions test in the United States, and 1.8 million students take it each year -- more than any...
How to apply for the Nationwide Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service 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 Nationwide’s youth volunteers, 18 and younger, have through community service. Award...
Tell us how we’re doing and share your Back to Basics story!
Social media has made it easier than ever before to share your thoughts. And, we would love to hear about your experience at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics. Whether you received 1-on-1 tutoring, utilized Back to Basics' extensive translating and interpreting...
National Grammar Day is March 4th!
National Grammar Day (March 4th) was created by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG) in 2008. According to the National Grammar Day website, “Language is something to be celebrated, and March 4 is the perfect day to do...
Nationwide Community Foundation College Scholarship Applications due March 15. Thousands available!
The Nationwide Community Foundation helps communities and philanthropists focus charitable resources for the greatest community benefit statewide. This year, the Nationwide Community Foundation will be using an online college scholarship application system. Simply...
New for 2016: Teaching and tutoring jobs in Nationwide
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in Wilmington, Nationwide is now hiring exceptional tutors and teachers for a variety of positions. If you are called for an interview to become a tutor for Back to Basics, you must bring COPIES of all the following items if you have...
What is Leap Day?
Today is Leap Day! February 29 is a date that usually occurs every four years, and is called leap day. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure, because the Earth does not orbit the sun in precisely 365 days. According to Wikipedia, “A...