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.
Trillions in Spending, Trillions in Debt, and Schooling’s Piece of the Pie
There never seems to be enough of the green stuff to go around, and sometimes songs are written about it, like Abba's “Money, Money, Money," which starts off with: "I work all night, I work all day to pay the bills I have to payAin't it sad?And still there never...
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Competency Based Education: The Next Big Thing or Concerning Reform?
The 1983 eye opener, A Nation at Risk, highlighted declining student achievement and SAT scores, too. An indictment, if you will, of our public schools that preceded such education reforms as George W. Bush’s NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and Obama’s ESSA (Every Student...
2024’s Words of the Year
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” Well, as we all know, they actually can and often do, while some simply get used so much they rise to the title Words of the Year, reflecting the times we live and/or how language evolves. In 2024,...
Guest Blog ~ The Art of Parenting: Sculpting Your Family
Parenting is like sculpting; each decision, each conversation shapes the story of your family’s life together. Open discussions where ideas are heard, considered, and appreciated can sculpt and refine healthy relationships. Family Meetings Create Togetherness...
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