by Carol A. Josel | Dec 30, 2013 | Quotable Quotes
** “Often ignored is the importance of the civic mission of schools–schools’ role in preparing students to be active and engaged citizens in their communities and the world. Our country’s founders viewed education as a cornerstone to our...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 25, 2013 | Articles
The Bill of Rights went into effect back on December 15, 1791, and so that date is observed every year by folks in the know. How about you, though? Are you in the know? Can you define the Bill of Rights? If not, you have lots of company, as suggested in Newsweek’s...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 18, 2013 | Helpful Resources
** www.pestworldforkids.org ~ Here visitors become pest-wise via guides, games, science fair kits, and more. ** http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/classroom ~ This site “was designed to enhance the breadth, flexibility, and knowledge of science, math, and technology...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 17, 2013 | Making Education News
1) About 4% of public school teachers report having been attacked physically during the 2007-08 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. 71% were threatened with injury by a student. 2) According to a 2011 American Psychological Association survey,...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 12, 2013 | Making Education News
1. Both PARCC and SBAC consortiums are creating online assessments for the Common Core but will also offer paper-and-pencil versions, as states transition to fully online testing. Question is, does one version have an advantage over the other? 2. Some built-in...
