by Carol A. Josel | Sep 12, 2013 | Articles
As September draws near, kids are again taking to such fields of play as soccer, football, and lacrosse, and that means head injuries are not far behind. In a word, a concussion is a blow to the head–or a bump or jolt or even a minor ding—and a knockout isn’t...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 12, 2013 | Articles
With thanks to Cara Delany: Teaching With Tech: The Use of Technology in Special Education With a considerable number of K-12 students in special education programs throughout the U.S., teachers have found that the traditional use of textbooks and worksheets is often...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 29, 2013 | Articles
The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts and mathematics are now closer than ever to arriving at a school near you. That’s because 45 states and the District of Columbia have signed on to them—a few even before the standards had been written....
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 29, 2013 | Articles
Introduced in draft form in 2009, the Common Core Standards are on their way to schools across the country, ready or not. This large scale education reform was initiated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers...
by Carol A. Josel | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles
The movement started in Minnesota with the opening of City Academy back on September 7, 1992. Today, more than 2 million students attend some 5,600 charter schools scattered across 41 states. We’ve come a long way since those early start-up days and, right now, folks...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 28, 2013 | Articles
As we’re all aware, it’s legal to drink in the U.S. at 21, with thanks to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. But that’s not stopping the younger set from imbibing—and often to excess. As college student Brandie,explained, “Everybody’s aim is to get drunk...
