by Carol A. Josel | Feb 19, 2018 | Articles
According to Common Sense Media research, teens now spend an average of nine hours a day glued to their devices, with tweens not all that far behind at six. And that doesn’t account for tech’s use in our nation’s classrooms, nor all the...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 16, 2017 | Articles, Commentary
In this era of selfies and emojis, it’s no surprise that, in a recent article, veteran elementary/middle school teacher Chrissy Romano-Arrabito says that picting–using images in place of text to convey thoughts and ideas–“is becoming the norm...
by Carol A. Josel | Mar 18, 2017 | Articles
As you read on, keep these facts in mind: The 2015 Kids Count report found that children living in poverty jumped from 18% to 22% between 2008 and 2013. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau, the child poverty rate among African-Americans was 39%. In 2103, 48% of...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 27, 2017 | Articles
ADD is no longer an acceptable medical term, replaced solely now by ADHD. Per the CDC, ADHD affects 11% of our 14- to 17-year-olds; that adds up to some 6.4 million children, and the numbers are rising. There are three different categories of ADHD: Those with...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 21, 2016 | Articles, Making Education News
With thanks to Naomi Nix and her article, “Student Test Scores Are on the Rise. Does That Mean Common Core is Working,” a few quoted differences of opinion: The trend in our state and across the country is clear: Higher standards are translating into...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 20, 2016 | Articles
The U.S, Department of Education is “on it” as they say, this time taking on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to simply as ADHD. One reason: Per the CDC, it affects 11% of our 4- to 17-year-olds, and that not only adds up to some 6.4 million...
