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Nationwide’s State ESSA Plan is the nation’s first to receive approval by US Secretary of Education
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...
July 23rd is National Parents’ Day!
Parents’ Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July each year. Parents' Day was created to promote the message that the role of the parent is important in human development, requiring investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into...
Read about Back to Basics Founder Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. in the new, nationally-released book Pearls: Women Who Radiate Success, II
The title of this book, "Pearls: Women Who Radiate Success," captures the radiant spirits of the women profiled. Author Fred Dawson gives an up-close-and-personal look at the lives of 21 extraordinary women from all walks of professional life: higher education,...
How kids can earn a free book this summer!
Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program 2017 gives young readers the opportunity to earn a free book by following these three easy steps: 1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in the B&N Summer Reading Journal (English or Español). Explain which...
Why summer is the perfect time for student volunteerism
What are your kids doing this summer? Hanging out by the pool, sleeping late, and heading to the mall are certainly all fun ways to spend the summer! But, in addition to all of that downtime, why not help your kids volunteer some free time to important programs across...
Back to Basics Founder Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. named to the “Top 100” for The John Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award
Each year, The John Maxwell Team identifies exceptional business leaders across the nation and throughout Canada who stand out in their communities, in their careers, and in their daily lives. The John Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award was created to recognize...
Making a difference in our community! Back to Basics gives away over 600 children’s books
Each year, folks from all over the East Coast look forward to the Winterthur Point-to-Point Steeplechase. The event annually draws a crowd of almost 30,000, eager to see the thrilling horse races, the collection of vintage Rolls Royce automobiles, and the stunning...
May is “Get Caught Reading Month.” Back to Basics helps with a free children’s book giveaway!
“Get Caught Reading Month” is a nationwide campaign launched in 1999 to remind us how much fun it is to read! At Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, we are sincerely committed to helping kids of all ages improve their reading skills. And, as part of our ongoing...
May 1 – 5, 2017 is National Charter Schools Week. Celebrate success!
Today is the first day of National Charter Schools Week! Every year, National Charter Schools Week provides the chance to raise awareness about amazing Charter schools. Week-long celebrations honor the educators, families, leaders, and community members who are...
Back to Basics Expands Personalized Professional Development Programs for Nationwide Educators and Administrators
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics has recently expanded its Professional Development Programs for educators, staff and administrators in Nationwide. Each of the programs is custom-designed to meet the unique, stated needs of each school. “Teachers and administrators...