by Carol A. Josel | Oct 3, 2012 | Making Education News
Conventional K-12 textbooks are a $3 billion U.S. business, with an additional $4 billion in teacher guides, testing resources, and reference materials. An online survey of 2,000 adults found that 41% believe students should be allowed cell phones in...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 1, 2012 | Quotable Quotes
“I always taught students so that they could make decisions and solve problems. Developing clear and understandable writing was another goal. The Finns have a lot to teach us. Teachers there are from among the best college students. And they are looked up to....
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 28, 2012 | Articles
While School Bus Safety Week is only observed during the third week of October—its message reverberates throughout the year. After all, some 25 million children ride school buses every day. And, although school buses are said to be the safest form of highway...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 28, 2012 | Quotable Quotes
In “Sowing Parents’ Role in Character Development,” Malcolm Gauld, president of the Hyde School and co-author of the Biggest Job We Will Ever Have, says: “When I was a boy, it seemed that everyone was deeply proud of America’s schools and...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 27, 2012 | Making Education News
Chicago, Milwaukee, and NYC have all terminated their federal Teacher Incentive Fund grants that promoted performance-based compensation plans and professional development for teachers and principals, giving up on an $88 million payout over 5 years. The National...
