by Carol A. Josel | Nov 21, 2014 | Articles
The Common Core Standards, first announced in 2009, were fully implemented in a number of schools last year; nevertheless a September Gallup poll of 532 parents found that 32% had no opinion or had never even heard of them. Other findings included: • 35% of the...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 21, 2014 | Articles
Certain dates are standouts, like February 14, October 31, and December 25. But what about September 17? It should be a standout, too, but it’s not. In fact, most of us don’t give the date a second thought; we certainly should, though. That’s because it’s not just...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 23, 2014 | Helpful Resources
** www.coursera.org ~ This site has partnered with top universities and organizations in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free” and covers all subjects. ** http://home.edweb.net ~ This free social and profession network offers educators...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 20, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “Just when things can’t get any worse for kindergartners, they do. It used to be that kindergartners could play–which is how childhood development experts say young children learn and are socialized best. Today, 5- and 6-year-olds are forced to...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 16, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** www.edweb.com/amazon.html ~ Here students can “explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities.” ** www.sharemylesson.com ~ This site is “by teachers, for teachers,” offering, to date, more than 294,000...
