by Carol A. Josel | Oct 13, 2014 | Articles
Lots of folks say that, while they can’t exactly define it, they know it when the see it. Character, that is. Few, though, would argue with author and talk show host Dennis Prager’s take on it: “Goodness is about character—integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity,...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 13, 2014 | Articles
** “Sure, every aging generation thinks things were better in ‘their’ day, but this time it’s not a case of rose-colored reminiscing. Somewhere along the line, things have changed. From the massive homage paid to political correctness to the...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 9, 2014 | Helpful Resources
*** www.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplans ~ Here you’ll find timely lessons and units for all your teaching needs, by grade and by subject. *** http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci ~ This site “mixes hot science with your cool ideas” with loads of...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 8, 2014 | Making Education News
1) Responding to an ASCD survey asking if this year’s Common Core Standards assessments should be used for accountability, 25% of teachers said they want a 4-year-delay and 24% seek a 2-year-delay. 2) An August PDK/Gallup poll found that 81% of respondents had...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 7, 2014 | Making Education News
1. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has announced that states can delay using test results in teacher-performance ratings for another year. Over the past 4 years, 40 states adopted laws tying teacher evaluations in part on students’ standardized test results. 2....
