by Carol A. Josel | Dec 5, 2013 | Making Education News
1) 8 states have already adopted the Next Generation Science Standards. 2) 35 states and D.C. require student achievement to be a significant or most important factor in teacher evaluation. 44 states require classroom observations be added, too, and 19 states and D.C....
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 4, 2013 | Making Education News
1. Parents and gifted education advocates worry that until teachers have a stronger understanding of the Common Core, gifted learners may not receive the education they need to stay engaged and challenged. 2. 130 Catholic scholars have written to U.S. Catholic...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 3, 2013 | Helpful Resources
** “Teachers should be compensated based on their ability to improve student learning, their ability to be a leader in the school, and their ability to continue to grow as a teacher through a career ladder. So to be a mentor, a master teacher, to take on...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 27, 2013 | Making Education News
1. “Flipped classrooms” have been all the rage of late, but researchers at Harvey Mudd College are finding that the benefits of “flipping” are dubious and that’s it’s no more effective than traditional teaching methods. 2. The Khan...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 27, 2013 | Helpful Resources
*** www.peacecorps.gov/wws ~ This Peace Corps World Wise School site “provides students with a view of life in more than 80 countries where Peace Corps volunteers serve.” *** www.sparky.org ~ This National Fire Protection Association Sparky the Fire Dog...
