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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?