by Carol A. Josel | Oct 11, 2016 | Academics
Such is the title of Esther J.Cepeda’s commentary that appeared on October 9 in The Salt Lake Tribune; the timing couldn’t be better. As she wrote, “In our Internet-connected world where cute is king and issues of substance tend to be discussed only...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 13, 2010 | Academics
Parents are stepping aside, relegating what once was seen as a mom and/or dad imperative to a relative stranger known as a homework helper. Really–and not to be confused with a tutor. A tutor comes to the task with a specific expertise or two. For instance,...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 20, 2010 | Academics
Many of us believe that failure is highly underrated, that inherent in a dismal showing are lessons to be learned. But in a number of districts across the country, failure’s reach is limited by design. For instance, many Texas districts establish minimum grades...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 1, 2010 | Academics
In the good old days, the top grade earner in any given senior class, in any given year, was always #1–a singular distinction that came with the title valedictorian. Come in second and be named salutatorian. But these are new days and the old rules apparently...
