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...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 26, 2012 | Helpful Resources
www.speakaboos.com ~ This site offers “hundreds of stories, plus a growing catalog of interactive picture books that will instill a love of reading in your child.” www.gogonews.com ~ This site helps teach kids about the world in an educational and...
