by Carol A. Josel | Nov 8, 2012 | Helpful Resources
www.noredink.com ~ This is a free, “web-based learning platform that helps students improve their grammar and writing skills.” It comes complete with practice exercises, assignments, quizzes, progress-tracking features, and more. http://wonderopolis.org ~...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 6, 2012 | Making Education News
An AdoptAClassroom.org survey found that 91% of teachers buy basic supplies for their students. 67% buy food and snacks; 30% buy warm outerwear, and 29% buy such items as soap and toilet paper. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 21% of those 18...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 26, 2012 | Quotable Quotes
“Unfortunately, sometimes parents feign unconditional love to make up for the fact that they are not willing to give their children the valuable time needed to properly parent. They are not willing, or able, to work with their child, to listen to their child, to...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 25, 2012 | Making Education News
Nearly all states have developed curricular and supplemental materials designed to implement the Common Core Standards, but just 4 of them–DE, KY, OK, and NB–require that districts use such materials. A longer and shorter version of the Smarter Balanced...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 24, 2012 | Helpful Resources
http://learni.st ~ This is a Pinterest-like platform that lets teachers and students created “learn boards” for every possible topic and subject–even punk music. http://educore.ascd.org ~ This ASCD site helps teachers transition to the Common Core...
