by admin | Apr 17, 2011 | For Parents, For Students, In the News
Traditional awards programs focus on the numbers: Test scores, grades, and win-loss records. But college admissions offices know that it takes more than academic success and athletic prowess to predict real-world success in and out of the classroom. The Discus Awards recognize uncommon students whose character and passions are anything but average.
by admin | Apr 12, 2011 | For Students, In the News
The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization, was established by the Wilmington Women in Business in 1996 to provide financial incentive and mentoring assistance to a woman returning to school to improve her life and opportunities. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, or national origin.
by admin | Jan 7, 2011 | For Parents
There can be several reasons why students struggle in the traditional classroom setting. Here are just a few. Pupils often sit at individual desks in rows, with little interaction When teachers reach out to students for class participation, the same students tend to...