by Carol A. Josel | Feb 13, 2013 | Helpful Resources
http://gelessons.com ~ As the site explains, this is a free public resource that “provides teachers with the tools needed to enhance their instruction using Google Earth, the free program that brings the world to the classroom.” www.arkive.org ~ This site...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 12, 2013 | Making Education News
According to an ASCD survey, 32.34% of teacher would like additional taxpayer dollars to support a reduction in class size, and 8.56% want an increase in teacher pay. Only 2.64% want to see an increase in school security. According to a Gallup Student Poll, almost 80%...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 11, 2013 | Quotable Quotes
“Imagine a profession whose influence on individual lives is more significant than that of nearly any other occupation, whose role in society is universally acknowledged to be among the most critical to the future, and whose practitioners are often described as...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 4, 2013 | Quotable Quotes
“What gets tested is what gets taught.” ~ anonymous “When I grew up (a baby boomer), our social life was outside. We hung out. The next generation spent time at the mall. This generation spends time at home–connected. Kids have to be social....
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles
The movement started in Minnesota with the opening of City Academy back on September 7, 1992. Today, more than 2 million students attend some 5,600 charter schools scattered across 41 states. We’ve come a long way since those early start-up days and, right now, folks...
