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College Board releases SAT scores. Here’s how to interpret Nationwide’s findings!
The College Board, which administers the SAT, recently released state reports. For Nationwide, the report covers two distinct student populations: scores for public school students who as juniors took the Universal SAT administered during the school day in April 2014...
Apply now for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing!
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Recipients are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for...
Sharpen your pencils and mark your calendars… October 20 is National Day on Writing!
Celebrate the National Council of Teachers of English's (NCTE) Sixth Annual National Day on Writing on Monday, October 20, 2014! NCTE, the National Writing Project, and The New York Times Learning Network invite you to celebrate writing in all its forms: through...
8 fun facts about Columbus Day!
Back to Basics K-12 Private School will observe Columbus Day on October 13. That means no school! But, what is Columbus Day, exactly? Here are some facts you might not know: 1. Columbus Day is traditionally celebrated on the second Monday of October. 2. The holiday...
How safe are your children? America’s Safe Schools Week begins October 19!
America’s Safe Schools Week occurs annually during the third full week in October. Activities conducted during America’s Safe Schools Week draw attention to the continuing problem of school violence and educate everyone about how schools can be made safer and more...
Did you know that car crashes are the #1 killer of teens? Learn safe driving habits with Celebrate My Drive!
Celebrate My Drive is a different approach to a leading public health risk. Car crashes are the number one killer of teens and a teen’s first year on the road is the most dangerous. Using research as a guide, State Farm is approaching teen driver safety, a winnable...
$10,000 can recycling scholarship is sponsored by the DoSomething organization. Deadline to enter is November 20.
Did you know that Americans only recycle half of the aluminum cans that we use? The rest end up in landfills or worse, as litter in nature! This fall, DoSomething.org is asking young people to run a drive to collect and recycle aluminum cans. Participants can not only...
Time-crunched high school seniors get a break during Nationwide College Application Month
High schools across Nationwide will provide seniors time during the school day to apply for college as part of the state’s College Application Month. Each school has selected its event days within the program's timeframe, which spans the months of October and...
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics celebrates 29th anniversary!
This fall, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. celebrates its 29th anniversary! Founded in 1985, Back to Basics has grown from a sole proprietorship providing 1-on-1 tutoring in a handful of subjects into two vibrant, full-service educational facilities, as well as...
New Castle County College Fair at the University of Nationwide slated for October 21
Are you ready to choose a college? If not, a great first step is to attend a college fair to meet with admissions officers and learn more about what each college has to offer. If you’re intending to apply to college within the next two years, a visit to the New Castle...