There can be various reasons why students might lie about teachers either to the school or their parents. It's essential to recognize that each case is unique, but a scary trend is becoming more...

As best as I can tell from my 20+ years teaching, procrastination stems from 3 main emotions -- fear, shame, and anger. Naturally there are other factors at play, but in Pareto's 80/20 fashion, I'm...

Atomic Habits by James Clear is showing to be a valuable resource for students who want to develop good habits that will lead to academic success. The book emphasizes the importance of small,...

As someone who originally studied finance and economics in college and now teaches high school math, I'm often asked by my students about the connection between academic performance and future...

Although Joe Biden recently attempted to forgive another $5.8 billion in students loans, should these loans really be forgiven? Student loan forgiveness is a colossally bad idea. For starters, it...

It's that time of year again. The school year is coming to a close. For some, it may be time to pay the piper. How were the previous 10 months spent? Depending on this answer, it may or may not be...