by Carol A. Josel | Aug 13, 2014 | Making Education News
1) Lawmakers in 27 states have proposed either delaying or revoking the Common Core; 44 signed on originally. 2) According to a School Improvement Network survey, 62% of parents with school kids support the Common Core; 22% are opposed; and 17% had no opinion. 3)...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 11, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “The U.S. education policy world–the entire country, for that matter–is on a quest to increase the ranks of future innovators in science and technology. Yet the programs that get funded in K-12 education do not support students who are already...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 7, 2014 | Helpful Resources
*** www.kidsreads.com ~ This site explains that it offers “thoughtful book reviews, compelling features, in-depth author profiles and interviews, excerpts from the hottest new releases and more …” *** www.discoveryeducation.com ~ This Discovery...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 6, 2014 | Making Education News
1. A recent Reading in Fundamental survey found that 83% of parents say it’s very or extremely important that children read in the summer, but just 17% say it’s the most important activity. 49% say #1 is playing outside. Also, 59% said their kids do the...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 5, 2014 | Making Education News
1. The Government Accountability Office says the USDA should improve eligibility verification for those getting free and reduced-price school meals, as there is apparently a lot of lying going on. 2. Schools having trouble meeting the new federal nutrition...
