by admin | Feb 22, 2011 | For Parents, For Students, In the News
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.
by admin | Feb 21, 2011 | For Parents, For Students, In the News
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.
by admin | Feb 16, 2011 | For Parents, For Students, For Teachers, In the News
Moody’s Mega Math (M3) Challenge is an Internet-based, applied math contest for high school juniors and seniors. Participating teams are required to independently solve an open-ended, applied math-modeling problem focused on a real-world issue in 14 hours. Winners receive scholarships totaling $100,000. Registration and participation are free. The goal of the Challenge is to motivate students to study and pursue careers in applied math, economics and finance.
by admin | Feb 15, 2011 | For Parents, In the News
This month we feature Kim Smith in our tutor spotlight. Kim is certified in DE and PA for elementary education as well as in DE for early childhood education.
Her subject matter includes basic math, English, grammar, language arts, phonics, readiness, reading, social studies, spelling, study skills, and writing, all at the elementary grade levels. Kim also tutors in both sections of high school entrance exam prep.
by admin | Feb 12, 2011 | For Parents, For Students, In the News
At Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, sophomores, juniors, and seniors can take 1-on-1 or small group PSAT or SAT preparation workshops. Each workshop will focus on either math and/or verbal content, strategies specific to the SAT, timing techniques, and provide the opportunity to take and review practice tests.
