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...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 4, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “I think that ‘good teaching’ probably has many different dimensions. The coverage of standards-aligned content. The ability to improve other non-cognitive outcomes … These things may or may not be highly correlated. So I think that what...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 31, 2014 | Helpful Resources
*** www.kidsknowit.com ~ This is “The totally free Children’s Learning Network whose mission is to provide the highest quality education activities, products, movies, music, games, articles, textbooks, learning programs, lesson plans, and...
