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Marcus Aurelius: Part 1: Just Get Stuff Done	Part 2: Marcus Aurelius: The Emperor Who Needed a Pep Talk	Part 3: Grit vs. Grace — Teaching Students When to Push and When to Let Go
Deciding between a 2-year and 4-year path	Turning Hope Into Strategy	Too Much Screen-Based Learning
Context is everything	Subject Why the Top of the Class Isn’t Always the Top of the Field	Bullying: The Hidden Pain of Silent Victims Why Schools Must Treat Taunting Like the NFL Does
Level Up with Reading Level 3	Easy way out or commitment	Why Boredom Is a Gift
Encouragement is more than compliments	Don’t Let Profanity Erode Your School Culture	Every Opportunity Has an Expiration Date
What Are the Highest and Lowest Paying Majors? Graduation Reality Check	Don't Wait for College to Build a Career Real skills start early	Education is yours to keep - No one can take that away Skills and knowledge are the most reliable currency
Learning Should Not Be a Chore. It Should Be a Delight.	Learning can be isolating. But it doesn’t have to be. Alone but not lonely	A Call to Embrace Stillness Rethinking “Laziness” in a Culture of Hustle
“What Comes Next?” What Comes After Pre-Algebra? A Guide for Parents & Educators	The Positive Power of Video Games From Autism to Everyday Connections	Why I’m ECSTATIC to Be Living in the Age of AI
Celebrate Progress, Make Summer Count, Set the Stage for Fall	Small Steps Create Big Achievements	Numbers vs. Abstract Math: Two Different Skills
The Case for Talent Before Passion	$What is an algorithm? Examples of K-College math algorithms$ What is an algorithm? Examples of K-College math algorithms	The Mathematical Foundations of Escher’s Art
Quantum Computing: Calculations of the Future The benefits of learning ma	Are too many smart people going into finance?	Homeschooling - Thoughts and Considerations
The Balance Between Digital Education and Traditional Education	Back to Reality Preparing for the ACT / SAT	The benefits of grading less frequently
The Endless Journey of the Growth Spiral	“Affect and Effect” Where grammar meets math	$Is math ability genetic?<br>Effort over talent.$ Is math ability genetic? Effort over talent.
Teacher Shortages - State by State	n+1 is a mathematical notion and metaphor for life	Overcoming Procrastination – Strategies for Success
Overlooked signs of genuine intelligence - Genuine Intelligence Comes in Many Forms Embracing the Diversity of Human Potential	Student Apathy - Distracted and Disinterested - Why?	We can’t all be good at everything!
Tips for Effective Learning - A Message for ALL Students	The Thinking Math Classroom	$Math is like sheet music$ Math is like sheet music
Does cramming work?	Use sleep to boost mental and athletic performance	Pretests to help start where the student is
Big Numbers	Why is the Japanese education system the envy of the world? What We Can Learn from it?	Navigating the Extrovert Classroom: A Guide for Introverts
Where are the leaders?	The Bridge Between Arithmetic and Mathematics	Fact Versus Opinion: Understanding the Difference
Importance of Understanding Fractions	Life skills beyond mathematics	Is it OK to teach values along with academics?
Can schools keep up with the tech needs of the workforce?	Non-Readers, Weak Readers, Bored Readers, Reluctant Readers	Grit - What is it? Can it be learned?
Timed Testing	You can't always get what you want... But if you try real hard...	What is Trigonometry? An Intro Overview
$Importance of math as AI transforms lives$ Importance of math as AI transforms lives	Mathematics in Poetry	Deciphering Roman Numerals Super Bowl LVIII
ADHD - The Positives	Can interactive software lessons improve education?	Logic as a life skill. Can logic be learned?
Good Colleagues Matter	What is business mathematics?	Expectations of the Season…
Why be a teacher?	Sensitivity During The Holiday Season	Winter Break – Enjoy, Catch Up, Get Ahead
Beyond the Thanksgiving table	Addressing Underachievement	Go for distance. The benefit perseverance.
What are you waiting for?	I don’t know but I’ll find out... and get back to you.	Can learning Algebra be amazing?
What is Autism? A Complex Definition	The Wisdom of Student Loan Debt A Cautionary Tale	Finding A Mentor, Being a Mentor
Build on Failure	Perspective is Everything!	$What is math fluency?$ What is math fluency?
Faster isn’t always better	Learning how to Learn	First-day-of-Class Message
Which is better? Compliments or Criticism?	Is “Follow Your Passion” Good Advice?	Harnessing Anxiety
Getting Inspired Where does motivation come from?	$What is the difference between Arithmetic and Basic Math?$ What is the difference between Arithmetic and Basic Math?	College Bound - Why college is better than high school...
Tone of Voice Matters	What is the premise of "The Unschooled Mind"?	Is gender discrimination still going on?
Answers for "I'm bored!"	Why is everyone talking about AI... And what is it?	(TABE) Measuring Strengths and Weaknesses
Happiness and Intelligence - An Inverse Relationship?	$Just to State the Obvious - Not Only is Math Important...$ Just to State the Obvious - Not Only is Math Important...	Why go to college? Or not...?
Embarrassing Grammar Mistakes	Why I write these articles	Homework Quizzes - A method to expedite checking students’ homework
A, B, C, Try Again	High Impact Tutoring	On Being Focused - Staying On Task
Spring Purchase Season - Be Prepared	The Road Not Taken...	Daily Life Mathematics
The Need for A Financial Survival Curriculum	$Characteristics of Successful Math Teachers$ Characteristics of Successful Math Teachers	Start where the learner is …
Overcoming Obstacles to Thrive in School	Setting The Learning Climate	New Year's Resolution Ideas
Celebrate The Winter Solstice	Become an entrepreneur!	Is sleep the answer to surviving exams?
$Don’t let the college math education requirement be a barrier...$ Don’t let the college math education requirement be a barrier...	How Far is Infinity?	Different Kinds of Intelligence
Rookie Teacher Memories	Education After the Pandemic	Financial Literacy - Budget Basics
Financial Literacy - Intro Investing	Intro Financial Literacy - Curb the Urge to Splurge	Goal of Education
Back to School Jitters	Prepare for Success with Pre-Tests	Students Seeking Part Time Work
TO TEST or NOT TO TEST	Yes! We know!	Students who make us better teachers...
Importance of early elementary education	What Links Arithmetic to Mathematics?	Surviving Exams - Minimize Test Anxiety
"When are we ever going to use this?"	The "C" Student - A Discussion	$Learning Math<br>Bumps in the Road$ Learning Math Bumps in the Road
Prevent Summer Learning Loss! Stay Sharp! Refresh! Get Ahead!	Geometry is Ubiquitous	What is the difference between Arithmetic and Mathematics?
Why Learn Algebra? A discussion of the benefits of learning algebra	Correctional Education	STEM Education -- The Future of Our Nation Depends Upon It
Integrating Classroom Technology into the Curriculum	Technology in the Home School Curriculum	Designing Schools for the Present Age: Thoughts on an Editorial by Bill Gates
$Cool Art <br>...where art, science and math merge...$ Cool Art ...where art, science and math merge...	A Word From the Author	Open the Box! Stay Curious!
What is Trigonometry?