For a brighter tomorrow
Learn. Educate. GrowAs children move up through the grades, pressure builds, coursework and studying demands increase, and supporting students’ academic endeavors with essential learning strategies becomes even more crucial though is too often overlooked. That’s where I come in. My books, articles, blogs, and resources are all designed to provide students with the tools they need to be successful, while supporting the efforts of parents and teachers at the same time.
Books by Carol Josel
Together, we can make a difference in your child’s and/or students’ academic performance, as they delve into their textbooks and e-books, take notes, prep for tests, master coursework—and strive to stay organized, too. Academics asks a lot of them—and you, too—so please send me any school-wise questions you might have. I’ll personally respond to each one and then post it on my blog to help others. I look forward to hearing from you and working together. Click here to connect with me.
The Uphill Battle Facing America’s Traditional Public K-12 Schools
Moody’s Ratings has now given our traditional K-12 public schools “a negative outlook.” The top reason: slowing revenue. The $121.9 billion from the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief III had to be spent by January 28, 2025, now extended to March 2026--but on a...
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Connecting the Dots from the 4-Day School Week & Equity Issues to Lousy Test Scores
“… Shortening the school day or rushing through curriculum is counterproductive to developing functional literacy in the digital age. ~ Daniel J. Levitin, "Many kids don’t get enough time in school for the stuff they need help with. Teachers [need] more time for their...
Memorial Day and Its Red Poppy Connection
Memorial Day is more than a welcome 3-day weekend; it is a solemn day honoring all who gave their lives in military service. For many people, the holiday signals the unofficial start of summer—a time for rest, travel, and gatherings with family and friends. Yet...
7 School-Wise Updates + Diapered Kindergarteners, Too
“The advantages of paper-based reading, especially for informational or expository text, are incredibly strong, and we see similar patterns with handwritten notetaking… Educators should consider using physical textbooks and notebooks whenever possible. If schools...
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