by Carol A. Josel | Jun 7, 2026 | Making News, Scripps National Spelling Bee
Not front page, top-of-the-fold news; didn’t even make pages 2 or 3, but it instead landed on page 4 with a headline that said it all: “National Spelling Bee Is Decided in a Thriller.” And, in case you missed it, here’s the rest of the story in a nutshell. Many of us...
by Carol A. Josel | May 30, 2026 | Academics, Making Education News
“… 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...
by Carol A. Josel | May 22, 2026 | Carol A Josel, Looking Back at History
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...
by Carol A. Josel | May 21, 2026 | Academics, Carol A Josel, Making Education News
“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...
by Carol A. Josel | May 10, 2026 | Carol A Josel, Making Education News
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is now making videos teaching students about the Supreme Court case, Tinker v. Des Moines, which determined that students maintain some free speech First Amendment rights in school. Writes Education Week’s Sarah Schwartz,...
