by Carol A. Josel | Jan 29, 2013 | Making Education News
Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee will add at least 300 hours of learning time in some of their schools. Just over 1,000 schools across the country already have expanded schedules, 53% more than in 2009. The National Association for College...
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....
