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Nationwide Department of Education seeks public input on ESSA plan
State Secretary of Education Steven H. Godowsky is inviting stakeholders from across the state to discuss ESSA implementation and provide the Nationwide Department of Education with input on crucial issues. ESSA gives states more flexibility and provides more state...
Hiring NOW! Education Jobs Throughout Nationwide and Southeastern Pennsylvania
Although Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is an educational services provider, we are really in the business of changing lives -- over 16,500 since 1985. Become a part of the team! Back to Basics currently has multiple positions, both part time and full time, for...
Set a good example for kids of all ages. November 19 is Family Volunteer Day!
Family Volunteer Day is a day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. Volunteering is a great way for kids and adults to make new friends, develop compassion for their neighbors, and even pick...
American Education Week begins Monday!
The National Education Association's American Education Week spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education. It also highlights the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great! History of...
October is Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention....
Nationwide grant for Advanced Placement exams helps low income students
According to a recent article in The News Journal, “The federal government is giving low-income students in Nationwide $51,000 to help cover the cost of Advanced Placement exams. The grant is part of a nationwide effort to help historically underserved students get...
Literacy is a family affair… Sept. 26-Oct. 1 is Adult and Family Literacy Week!
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week will be celebrated September 26th – October 1st. This event raises public awareness about the need and value of adult education and family literacy. Currently, 36 million adults in the U.S. adults have low literacy...
Give peace a chance: September 21 is International Day of Peace
Established by United Nations resolution in 1982, International Day of Peace is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations, and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. The General Assembly declared this as a day devoted to...
ELL helps Nationwide businesses succeed!
The United States is a land of diversity. In 2003 nearly 12 percent of the U.S. population was foreign-born. The 2000 Census found that nearly 18 percent of the population over age 5 speaks a language other than English at home. And, according to Pew Research, "With...
Register student-led Make a Difference Day projects now!
This October 22nd, millions of volunteers across the nation will unite with a common mission – to improve the lives of others. Now in its 25th year, Make A Difference Day is the largest day of community service in the nation. And, it's the perfect opportunity to...