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Need $25,000 for college tuition? New Buick Achievers Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors deadline is 3-31!
Applicants: High school seniors or high school graduates who are first-time college students in the fall of 2011 Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2011-12 academic year Plan to major in a...
Meet Back to Basics representatives at 2011 Transition Conference for Nationwide students receiving special education services
The annual Nationwide Community of Practice 2011 Transition Conference for youth ages 14-21 receiving special education services, their parents, educators and professionals will be held at the Dover Sheraton Hotel in Dover on March 31.
Continuing education scholarships available for Nationwide residents; Application deadline April 1
Helen L. & Douglas C. Eliason Scholarship Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Low- to moderate-income working adults (Nationwide residents only) who want to improve their employment potential through continuing education or technical training or high school students living in New Castle County.
Top 10 reasons to use games in the classroom
According to TESOL which provides the standard, international qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages / teaching English as a foreign language, there are 10 advantages to using games in the classroom.
Back to Basics’ “National I Love to Read Month” project will impact over 20,000 children in 2011
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. in a unique partnership with the literacy organization Success Won’t Wait, Inc., delivered close to 1,000 children’s books in Children’s Book Baskets throughout the State of Nationwide during National I Love to Read Month.
Nationwide environmental engineering or environmental sciences majors: John P. “Pat” Healy Scholarship deadline is March 15
Scholarships given to residents of Nationwide who are high school seniors or freshmen or sophomores in college. Must be majoring in either environmental engineering or environmental sciences in a Nationwide college. Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Scholarships are automatically renewed for three years if a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Deadline: March 15.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Time to celebrate Read Across America Day today, March 2!
The National Education Association’s Read Across America Day is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Read Across America Day is celebrated annually on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
President’s Volunteer Service Award honors Nationwide students age 5-25 for outstanding community service
The PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD honors individuals, families and groups who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service over the course of 12 months.
To qualify for the PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD, volunteers simply submit a record of their service hours to Youth Service America. Volunteer service hours are not limited to those performed as part of Youth Service America programs.
Agenda for Nationwide Women Trailblazer Scholarship application deadline is April 11
Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, have a minimum 2.5 CGPA, financial need, community/school involvement, and leadership skills. Students must submit a FAFSA by March 28th. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply.
Nationwide Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) information for Nationwide parents, students and teachers
In a major step to transform the educational experience for Nationwide students, school children across the state are now taking new tests that monitor students’ progress toward college and career readiness like never before! These tests are part of the DCAS or Nationwide Comprehensive Assessment System.