by Carol A. Josel | Dec 30, 2024 | Carol A Josel
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” Well, as we all know, they actually can and often do, while some simply get used so much they rise to the title Words of the Year, reflecting the times we live and/or how language evolves. In 2024,...
by Carol A. Josel | Dec 15, 2024 | Carol A Josel
Parenting is like sculpting; each decision, each conversation shapes the story of your family’s life together. Open discussions where ideas are heard, considered, and appreciated can sculpt and refine healthy relationships. Family Meetings Create Togetherness...
by Carol A. Josel | Nov 25, 2024 | Articles, Carol A Josel, Making Education News, Parenting
Amy Rock, Campus Safety’s Executive Editor, and Education Week’s Mark Lieberman report that, between 2013 and 2019, public school enrollment rose right there along with the rest of the U.S. population—until the pandemic took a sledgehammer to the numbers....
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 30, 2024 | Academics, Carol A Josel, Making News
Wonder of Wonders: The Human Brain “You can not believe in magic all you want. But that’s a lot like holding your breath for your whole life because you don’t believe in air.” ~ from Story People’s Kai Skye In the recent “All Learning, No Questioning: How...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 15, 2024 | AI in Education News, Carol A Josel, Making Education News
Pennsylvania public libraries and high schoolers in 750 schools have been sent copies of 1/6: A Graphic Novel that asks: “What would have happened if the January 6, 2021 insurrection had been successful?” The stated goal: “To convey the risks facing American democracy...
by Carol A. Josel | Oct 1, 2024 | Carol A Josel
Powerful Tools for Parents, KidsDiscuss.com Imagine your family as a team, working together toward a common goal. The key to any successful team is communication. Family talks are the practice sessions that help everyone play their part well. You’re the leader of...