by Carol A. Josel | Dec 2, 2015 | Commentary
Used to be that family dinners and outings, combined with a good dose of the Golden Rule, taught us what we needed to know as we grew up about doing right and getting along with others. Manners, good behavior, and kindness all began at home, instilled in us by our...
by Carol A. Josel | Jun 30, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “….Very few educators or parents have learning or scholarship in their hearts as the end-game for their children, except in the sense of their kids getting good grades. Most of us would prefer our children become the very best people they can be,...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 17, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “Parents deserve to have an assessment of their child’s progress that is independent of what teachers say on report cards. I also think assessing schools with test score averages is a useful exercise. But I don’t like the current fad of rating...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 14, 2013 | Quotable Quotes
** “There is no question that American society is becoming increasingly callous and coarse, and part of the reason is that derelict moms and dad refuse to set boundaries for their children. Many parents are distracted and care more about themselves than their...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 16, 2013 | Articles
French President Francois Hollande made headlines in American newspapers last year when he proclaimed a no homework policy as part of his education reform plans. As he said, “Education is a priority. An education program is, by definition, a societal program. Work...