by Carol A. Josel | Aug 8, 2013 | Making Education News
1. Beginning in spring 2015, the ACT exam will be offered both online and as a paper and pencil test. 2. Ability grouping is now back, thus helping teachers cope with students’ various skills and achievement levels. 3. Pennsylvania is proposing to toughen...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 7, 2013 | Helpful Resources
** www.familyconnect.net ~ This site “makes it easy for parents to gain and maintain the peace of mind that comes with being able to quickly locate their children from their Internet accessible device.” ** http://juniebjones.com ~ This site offers all...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 6, 2013 | Making Education News
1) Only 39% of teachers say they are very satisfied with their jobs, down from 62% in 2008. 51% report feeling under great stress several days a week. 2) 85% of teachers say their principals are doing an excellent or pretty good job; 98% of principals give their...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 31, 2013 | Helpful Resources
** www.teachingbooks.net ~ This site says, “If you read fiction and nonfiction books in any discipline or setting, TeachingBooks.net’s database of instructional materials will enliven your K-12 reading and library activities.” ** www.polarhusky.com...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 29, 2013 | Articles
The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts and mathematics are now closer than ever to arriving at a school near you. That’s because 45 states and the District of Columbia have signed on to them—a few even before the standards had been written....
