by Carol A. Josel | Jul 8, 2014 | Making Education News
1. Code.org has rolled out its computer-science education programs at 30 school districts across the country, providing curriculum and professional development, as well as mentor teachers. 2. Sean McComb, an English teacher at Patapsco High School and Center for the...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 7, 2014 | Quotable Quotes
** “Reading used to mean sitting down with a book and turning pages as a story unfolded. Today it may mean sitting down with a device that offers multimedia experiences and blurs the line between books and toys. All of this has led to a major disruption in how,...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 3, 2014 | Helpful Resources
** www.factmonster.com ~ This site from Information Please offers up facts on everything from sports and science to math, money, and the world. You’ll also find a Homework Center, games, quizzes, an encyclopedia, thesaurus, and more. ** www.scholastic.com/elmers...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 2, 2014 | Making Education News
Data reveals 1) Charter schools receive an average of $3,509 less per students than those in traditional public schools. 2) Data reveals that by 8th grade, 48% of girls receive a mix of A’s and B’s compared to 31% of boys. Plus, boys account for 71% of all...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 1, 2014 | Making Education News
1. The Obama administration has started requiring poorly-performing Head Start providers to compete against other local providers–and win–in order to keep their grants for the next five years. 2. The bi-partisan Success and Opportunity through Quality...
