by Carol A. Josel | Jun 29, 2026 | Classroom management, Commentary, Making Education News
There was a time when teachers had the big desk facing the kids who sat in rows in front of them. Everyone knew the rules; everyone knew who was in charge, and discipline was meted out swiftly. Misbehave and either end up sitting in the hallway or landing in the...
by Carol A. Josel | Jun 18, 2026 | Making Education News, Parenting, Social media
“We’ve seen a large increase in the inability for students to cope when things don’t go their way. We see a lot of crying, yelling, shutting down, gross overreactions. Teachers are at the end of their rope.” ~ Ian Knox, principal, Hamagrael Elementary School Recently,...
by Carol A. Josel | Jun 7, 2026 | Making News, Scripps National Spelling Bee
Not front page, top-of-the-fold news; didn’t even make pages 2 or 3, but it instead landed on page 4 with a headline that said it all: “National Spelling Bee Is Decided in a Thriller.” And, in case you missed it, here’s the rest of the story in a nutshell. Many of us...
by Carol A. Josel | May 30, 2026 | Academics, Making Education News
“… Shortening the school day or rushing through curriculum is counterproductive to developing functional literacy in the digital age. ~ Daniel J. Levitin, “Many kids don’t get enough time in school for the stuff they need help with. Teachers [need] more time for...
by Carol A. Josel | May 22, 2026 | Carol A Josel, Looking Back at History
Memorial Day is more than a welcome 3-day weekend; it is a solemn day honoring all who gave their lives in military service. For many people, the holiday signals the unofficial start of summer—a time for rest, travel, and gatherings with family and friends. Yet...
