Teachers must stop assigning problems to students in math class, but apparently they need to stop assigning equations, too.

About a week ago I vowed to stop using the word "problem" when asking a question in math, and for good reason, I think.I proposed using the word "equation" when…

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One of the most remarkable pieces of writing in New York Times history – for reasons that will surprise you

A New York Times piece from July 2009 entitled Cronkite’s Signature: Approachable Authority is truly remarkable. It's not remarkable because of the content. The information and insight into Walter Cronkite is interesting…

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Three shows that every married couple should be watching – and why this is dumb advice

David WIllis - a pastor interested in "encouraging married couples and families" and who founded StrongerMarriages.org and the Marriage app as a way to encourage couples to build stronger marriage - writes…

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