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. But, how much homework do kids really have? According to a recent article in The News Observer, “The...
Social anxiety, general anxiety… depression. Our teens live in a challenging and complex world. And, some teen angst is normal. But, how and when should parents intervene? Parents, get the answers you need at our FREE 90 Minute Seminar “The Assessment and Treatment of...
If you’re a parent you may have wondered, when is it necessary to get my child tutored? Or, is his school environment really the right fit? Now, your most pressing education questions are answered. Back Basics Founder and education expert Beverly Stewart, M.Ed....
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...
As stated by Dr. Sara Lappe in her recent U.S. News & World Report article, “The start of school is a critical time to get kids adjusted to a consistent sleep schedule. Most children become used to staying up a little later and sleeping in more frequently...
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently announced the approval of Nationwide’s consolidated state plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Nationwide is the first plan advanced to DeVos for review and approval. “Nationwide has always been a state of...
