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...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 21, 2013 | Articles, Quotable Quotes
The critical determinant of growth in achievement is not how smart you are but how motivated you are and how you study . . . Finding ways to motivate students and teaching them study skills may be a critical way to help them progress in math and other subjects.”...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 14, 2013 | Articles
“The Common Core Standards are much better than the state standards they replace because they focus on analysis, understanding, concepts, and skills more than specific content. A great deal of thought has gone into formulating them. They are championed by...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 11, 2013 | Articles
372 districts applied, 61 were chosen as finalists, and now 16 have been named winners of the latest, open-to-districts Race to the Top competition (RTTT); each will receive between $5 million and $40 million. In this latest RTTT district competition, as little as one...
by Carol A. Josel | Jan 10, 2013 | Articles
Yes, Teacher Appreciation Week is months away–May 6 to the 10th, to be exact—but what better time than right now as the new year unfolds to thank and support our teachers? These under-appreciated folks show up every day to work with our kids and then grade their...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 21, 2012 | Articles
Five years old and already too old for Thomas the Train, Sesame Street, and Winnie-the-Pooh—at least, that is, when friends come over. In anticipation of a play date, Thomas and his train pals are quickly loaded into a trunk purchased just for that purpose. Similarly,...
