by Carol A. Josel | Jan 28, 2013 | Articles
As we’re all aware, it’s legal to drink in the U.S. at 21, with thanks to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. But that’s not stopping the younger set from imbibing—and often to excess. As college student Brandie,explained, “Everybody’s aim is to get drunk...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 28, 2013 | Quotable Quotes
“Unless we’re willing to make the [school] environment as conducive to learning as possible–all the studies and tests and educational theories might as well be thought exercises. Because sometimes it just comes down to the bricks and mortar.” ~...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 24, 2013 | Making Education News
The federal government has denied Pennsylvania’s request to evaluate charter school achievement using more lenient criteria, so they must now be assessed by the same standards as traditional public schools. Pennsylvania’s Education Secretary of Education...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 23, 2013 | Helpful Resources
http://kids/yahoo.com ~ This site offers games and movies, along with homework help, science lessons, and more. http://spoonful.com/crafts.recycable-projects ~ This site offers a wide variety of crafts made from recyclable materials with something for every occasion....
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 22, 2013 | Making Education News
In 24 California districts, only 20% of the students who repeated algebra in grade 9 achieved proficiency afterward. Nationwide, about 275,000 K-12 students attend school online. The 10 largest for-profit operators of online schools have spent about $94.4 million on...
