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 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...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 24, 2019 | Articles, In The News, It’s a Fact, Making News
Public trust in government is reportedly at an all-time low, and we’re more polarized than ever on everything from the climate and immigration to guns and healthcare. Even the Electoral College is under fire, and criticism of the Supreme Court at times runs high....
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 17, 2019 | Articles, In The News, It’s a Fact, Making Education News, Making News
Summer is barely half over, but already back-to-school sales are flooding the marketplace, with store shelves brimming with school-related goodies, everything from binders and notebook paper to pens, pencils, and backpacks. Indeed, Deloitte projects that overall K-12...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 14, 2019 | Articles, In The News, Making Education News, Making News
Private school vouchers hark back to President George W. Bush and his signing of the D.C. School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, thus creating the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program. As a result, numerous low-income families received funding to make up for the cost of...
by Carol A. Josel | Jul 8, 2019 | In The News, Making News
A bit predictable, but, nevertheless… Some time ago, reports Lisa Rapaport, the CDC asked 14,800 young people to complete health surveys; they were, on average, 15 years old. The highest possible “connectedness” score for their relationships at school was 30; it was...
