Monday, February 19, 2018 is President’s Day. This federal holiday was originally established in 1885 to recognize the nation’s first president, George Washington. Although the holiday was traditionally celebrated on February 22, which was the actual date of...
The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day. According to...
Launched in 2002, National Mentoring Month focuses attention on the ongoing the need for mentors, as well as how each of us can work together to help ensure positive outcomes for our young people. Why is mentoring so important? Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young...
The temperatures may be frigid, but at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, we are already thinking about summer! Mark your calendars now for The Tower Hill Community Camp Fair which will be held on February 1 at the Tower Hill School Field House on Rising Sun Lane in...
National Handwriting Day was established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association in 1977. January 23rd was selected because this is the birthday of John Hancock, the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence (and with a flourish!). Why is...
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Established by Congress in 1983,...
