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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?