I've thought for a long time that it would be great if math got the same treatment as sports. I've also thought that that is possible. (More on this thought in future posts, as I work towards making it happen!)But for now, a quick look at what happens when the little...
Our philosophy
The Pros And Cons Of Discipline
Yes, one can always take anything too far. But if I had to guess, I'd say that the current average levels of discipline, structure, and expectation are below-optimal. (I base this on the relative maturity and accomplishment of those students of mine for whose...
“What Good Is Math In The Real World, Anyhow?”
How about optimizing the deployment of resources during a natural disaster? That sounds pretty useful to me.
“Record Low” Admissions?
Interesting that the NY Times used the words "Record Lows" in the title of this article on the the continuing increase in admissions applications at the nation's top schools. Remember, please, everyone, that scarcity lends itself to a higher valuation of the...
DIY SAT Prep
This is not the way I'd recommend you prepare if you have the resources to hire expert coaches. But it is effective (as well as damn impressive) to study for the SAT with no one but committed peer students.
University Endowments Under Scrutiny From Congress
...and on the other end of the scale from underfunded public schools, we have the Ivies. I'm not weighing in one way or the other on this one, but I thought it was worth noting.