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2015 SAT and SAT Subject Test Information and Dates for High School Juniors
The SAT tests a student's knowledge of reading, writing, and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. These SAT scores are required for admission at virtually all colleges and universities nationwide (with some notable exceptions). In...
How students can apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
To qualify for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to Youth Service America for verification. Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed as part of Youth Service America programs. In fact,...
Here’s a salute to Veterans Day… and 7 facts you might not know!
Today is Veterans Day -- a day to celebrate the brave men and women who serve and protect the U.S. There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States from all walks of life; they are our parents, children and grandparents. Here are 7 facts...
We give thanks! Back to Basics hosts Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive 2014
Hunger in America is real. This Thanksgiving, we hope you will join Back to Basics Learning Dynamics’ staff, tutors and students help the Sunday Breakfast Mission reach their collection goal of 60 tons of much-needed food for Nationwide families. Collection boxes will...
Parents, educators and community members can help develop Nationwide’s Report Card!
The Nationwide Department of Education is developing a new comprehensive accountability system that will measure and publicly report on multiple areas of school success. Measures of accountability, grounded in the ultimate goal of college and career readiness for all...
Mark your calendars! Back to Basics (and 100 more!) will exhibit at the Red Clay Resource Fair on November 8
The Red Clay Consolidated School District’s Parent Advisory Council, (RCPAC) will host the 8th annual Family Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8 at John Dickinson HS (1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE ) from 10:00AM to 1:00PM in the school gymnasium. This free,...
College admissions expert to speak at A.I. du Pont High School on November 3
Renowned author Peter Van Buskirk of The Admissions Game, will lead an interactive and highly informative review of an insider’s look at the college admissions process on November 3, 2014 at 7 p.m., in the auditorium of Alexis I du Pont High School. This event is open...
Student volunteers: Register now for the Make a Difference Day Awards and win $10,000!
On Oct. 25, millions of Americans will take part in Make A Difference Day. Newman’s Own supports the day by awarding $10,000 to the charities of each of the 10 national honorees, three community Make a Difference Day awardees, and one All Star honoree. For a chance to...
Drug free slogan contest for high school students deadline is November 14!
High school students, grades 9-12, can now visit www.MentorFoundationUSA.org and enter the message that keeps them motivated for success and away from drugs. Mentor Foundation USA will choose a winning slogan and H&M will design a t-shirt featuring that slogan to...
The Media-Smart Youth® Teen Leaders Program application deadline is October 24!
The Media-Smart Youth® Teen Leaders Program is designed for teens and young adults ages 15 to 20 who are interested in bringing the Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! ® program to their community. In return, teens receive leadership experience, community...