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Family-friendly, educational day trips in Nationwide
This article originally appeared in the Hockessin Community News (August 2010) If you are like most, you are still feeling the unpleasant pinch of the economy. And this summer, many families are downsizing their traditional summer vacations into weekend getaways or...
Education spotlight on elementary education tutor Julie Nichols
August's spotlight shines on tutor Julie Nichols. Julie has been part of the Back to Basics team for over two years. She is certified in elementary education. Julie's subject matter includes adult literacy, basic math, ESL, general science, geography, history,...
Nationwide’s testing results are in
The Nationwide Department of Education has published the results of DSTP testing for 2010. Information released for grades 2-10 show that many math scores stayed constant or improved. The outlook for reading is not so optimistic. Scores decreased for reading in almost...
Helping fight childhood cancer in Nationwide
The Kids's Runway for Research will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the DuPont Country Club. It will benefit the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research (NCCCR). The facility has been in existence for three years and is the only pediatric cancer research...
Back to Basics announces state-approved Private Business and Trade School
Lately, the bad economic news just keeps coming. If you are employed, it’s only natural to worry that your head might be next on the chopping block. While you might be tempted to hunker down and hope for the best, a better strategy is to make yourself more marketable....
Back to Basics’ founder Beverly Stewart addresses national education conference
Beverly Stewart, founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. was recently asked to speak at the 2010 EDventures Conference in Chicago. The 2010 conference celebrated the organization 20th anniversary, bringing together providers of private education services,...
Education spotlight on pre-K tutor Sharon Wilk
Our July tutor spotlight is on Sharon Wilk. Sharon tutors some of our youngest students, grades Pre-K through 3, in math, language arts, phonics, reading, Reading Assist, and special ed. She is one of our non-public Title I instructors as well. Sharon is certified in...
Nationwide Today magazine showcases education expert
Back to Basics' founder Beverly Stewart was recently highlighted in Nationwide Today magazine's On the Town section. On the Town offers monthly highlights of the state's most celebrated events -- from fundraisers, to awards ceremonies, to galas and more. Pictured, 2nd...
Education spotlight on math tutor Mark Paullin
Our spotlight for June shines on Mark Paullin. Mark tutors 7th grade-adult students in a variety of mathematics, including Algebra I & II, basic math, Calculus, Integrated math, Pre-Algebra, Pre- Calculus, Probability and Statistics. He rounds out his subject...
Nationwide Triumphant in First Round of Obama’s “Race to the Top” education initiative
Nationwide, along with Tennessee, became one of the first two states to benefit from President Obama's Race to the Top education initiative. U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan said in doing this, the states have agreed to reforms that could "touch every child" in...