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Back to Basics’ founder Beverly Stewart invited to speak at 2012 international education conference
Beverly Stewart, founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. and Back to Basics K-12 Private School was recently invited to speak at the prestigious 2012 EDventures Conference in Miami, Florida on July 19-21, 2012. The 2012 conference will celebrate the...
Banking on Youth Competition Deadline June 10
The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) Foundation and Ashoka's Youth Venture bring you the Banking on Youth competition! Banking on Youth is an exciting opportunity to showcase your great idea for a venture that directly benefits society. If you are age 13-20, show...
L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Awards Deadline: May 31
Know a women who is making a difference in the lives of children? Changing the face of education? Working to solve pressing community issues? Nominate her for the L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Award! Through Women of Worth, L'Oréal Paris will award 10 Women of Worth...
Returning to school? The Wilmington Women in Business Fresh Start Scholarship can help!
The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, was established by the Wilmington Women in Business in 1996 to provide financial incentive and mentoring assistance to a woman returning to school to improve her life and opportunities. Awards are granted without regard to race,...
Nationwide school teams join 20,000 students for Odyssey of the Mind® 2012 World Finals held now through May 26
Over 20,000 students and supporters from around the world have traveled to Iowa for the 33rd annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals competition from May 23-26 at the Iowa State University. Students from different cultures and widely varying economic backgrounds will...
Art. Write. Now. 2012 National Exhibition Dates: Open to the public June 1 – June 16
Art. Write. Now. 2012 National Exhibition features the top award-winning art and writing from teens across the United States, identified through the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This year’s judges include David Sedaris, Roz Chast, Michael Bierut,...
Countdown to the National Spelling Bee begins! Watch on ESPN May 29 through 31
The countdown to the National Spelling Bee has begun! Preliminaries are scheduled for May 30, with Finals being held on May31. This year, 278 spellers will compete for the title of 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Want to watch? The full competition...
High school students can earn $25K in science essay competition!
The New Cosmic Frontiers International Science Essay Competition On the Nature of our Universe and its Habitats is open to high school and college students. Its purpose is to inspire students to consider careers in science and to nurture their enthusiasm for the...
Stop the Summer “Brain Drain” at Back to Basics Learning Dynamics’ Nationwide educational centers
Each summer Back to Basics offers 1-on1 tutoring and summer school in 60 subjects all geared to fit into your schedule. Our summer school is approved by the Department of Education. We will come to your home, day camp or daycare or you can come to one of our two...
Turn your passion into cash! The Afterschool Awards Scholarship: Deadline June 25th
The Afterschool Awards is a nationwide contest spotlighting after school achievements for Elementary, Middle School and Junior High students. IZOD, JCPenney and NOW Music have teamed up to bring students a chance to turn their afterschool passion into cash for their...