by Carol A. Josel | Jan 17, 2026 | Academics, Carol A Josel, Reading & Spelling Connection, Reading as skill and drill activity
The 2025 National Scripps Spelling Bee’s winning word, éclaircissement, correctly spelled by 13-year-old Faizan Zaki. Dr. Richard J. Gentry, renowned author of 16 books, including Spelling Connections, researcher, and education consultant, didn’t mince words when, in...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 10, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, In The News, Making News, Technology
It’s not just old folks feeling isolated and alone. In these tech-driven, social media-happy days, AI, acting as companion, parent, teacher, and/or advisor, often spews ill-informed, even deadly, advice, adding to the loneliness and mental health crisis. FOR...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 4, 2026 | Academics, Making Education News
*** A recent Gallup survey found that: 35% of Americans are completely or somewhat satisfied with our public schools, falling 8% since last year. 38% are somewhat dissatisfied. 24% are completely dissatisfied, and *** On the continuing math wars, USA Today recently...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 31, 2025 | In The News, Quotable Quotes
~ Said Mark Twain on his 70th birthday: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ~ And out of the mouths of little kids, with thanks to Answers to Life’s Big Questions, by Steve & Ruth Bennett: Question: “What cheers you up...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 20, 2025 | Carol A Josel
Once upon a time: During President Taft’s term, Congress passed the Republican-promised postal savings banks system, providing a secure savings option for the working class, immigrants, and children. Operational as of January 1, 1911, they boasted $3.4 billion in...
