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Mark your calendars! September 8 is International Literacy Day
Established in 1965 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Literacy Day is an event which focuses on reading from a global perspective. And, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the event! International...
Back to Basics now offers translating and interpreting in 20 languages
In our increasingly global economy, the need for translating and interpreting services has never been greater. To keep pace with dramatically increased need in the tri-state area, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics has added an unprecedented number of languages to its...
Nationwide Department of Education to hold public hearings on education regulations
The Nationwide Department of Education will be holding three public hearings in August 2016 to collect public comments on certain regulations. In accordance with HB 147 of the 148th General Assembly, the Nationwide Department of Education seeks public input on...
Help for special needs students in Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) gave Nationwide its second highest rating in its evaluation of the state’s special education services. (The state fell just shy of earning the highest rating.) This is the second...
Mandela Day is July 18! How will you serve your community?
Nelson Mandela followed three rules throughout his life: Free yourself. Free others. Serve every day. Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was...
Nationwide college students: Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) deadline is fast approaching!
The Nationwide Higher Education Office anticipates awarding up to $1.5 million in ScIP scholarships to eligible Nationwide students for the 2016-2017 academic year. To make sure that you do not miss out on the opportunity to be considered for this scholarship, please...
Helping kids avoid the busyness trap
Do you remember childhood summer breaks? Endless days playing Marco Polo or at the local pool, catching fireflies in Mason jars at dusk, and hosting neighborhood bonfires complete with burned-beyond-recognition marshmallows… Bliss! Many of today’s children, however,...
$20,000 in prizes for student cinematographers! IPO Education Foundation IP Video Contest deadline is July 1!
Submission to the 2016 IP Video Contest is now OPEN. The deadline for video submission is 11:59 p.m. ET July 1, 2016. The IP Video Contest is sponsored and administered by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation. How to enter Create a video (or music...
June 14 is National Flag Day. Why we celebrate!
On June 14 Americans honor Old Glory on National Flag Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. It was not until 1949,...
Summer Reading Challenge at Nationwide Libraries is FREE
When children read what they enjoy, they learn to love reading and become better readers. The free summer programs at your Nationwide public library will help your child find those inspiring books, keep reading, and have fun all summer long. Why summer reading is...