by Carol A. Josel | Sep 10, 2019 | Articles, In The News, It’s a Fact, Making News
Many of us are concerned about money—spending it; saving it; having enough of it—hence this timely “Young Money Survey” which asked millennials and GenZers about their money habits and attitudes… On average, our 15- through 21-year-olds expect to be financially...
by Carol A. Josel | Sep 4, 2019 | In The News, Making News
Much has changed for Henry Winkler since his award-winning stint as Fonzie on “Happy Days.” Along with actor, his resume now includes producer, director, and, yes, author, too. And yet, when his agent suggested he write a book, he had said quite simply, “I can’t do...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 26, 2019 | Articles, Commentary, In The News, It’s a Fact, Making Education News
Parents, make your voices heard because schools have embraced tech big-time, with a lot of reform and financial encouragement from politicians, tech folks, and textbook publishers, too. Take the $8.5 billion textbook giant Pearson’s recent shift from print to digital,...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 21, 2019 | In The News, It’s a Fact, Making Education News
Senator Cory Booker’s brother Cary co-founded Omni Prep, a charter school forced to close in 2016 due to financial and management issues, poor academic results, and inexperience with early childhood education. Nevertheless, NJ Governor Phil Murphy recently hired him...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 7, 2019 | Articles, Commentary, In The News, It’s a Fact, Making Education News
Parents, make your voices heard because schools have embraced tech big-time, with a lot of reform and financial encouragement from politicians, tech folks, and textbook publishers, too. Take the $8.5 billion textbook giant Pearson’s recent shift from print to digital,...
by Carol A. Josel | Aug 1, 2019 | In The News, It’s a Fact, Making Education News, Making News
As reported by Sarah Schwartz in her piece, “Students in Distress Strain Teachers’ Skills,” Education Week surveyed teachers regarding the importance of and their ability to teach social-emotional skills—build strong relationships, make smart decisions, manage...