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Catholic Elementary Schools Lead Public Schools 61-0 in Reading and Math Feb. 05, 2025
The National Center for Education Statistics last week released the results for the National Assessm... Read More
'Nation's Report Card' Confirms Kids Aren't All Right Jun. 26, 2023
As post-pandemic life in Colorado has returned to normalcy, it's clear our children, though resilien... Read More
The Changing Phases of Venus May. 30, 2023
Week of June 4-10, 2023 Ask your friends and neighbors, and most will probably tell you that it was... Read More
Fake Eyelashes, First-grade Math and Other Problems Nov. 12, 2022
I learned this week that first-grade math is too hard, my joints are falling apart and fake eyelashe... Read More
COVID Devastated Education. This Is a Chance for Renewal. Oct. 28, 2022
The numbers are rolling in now about how much ground our kids have lost academically due to COVID-19... Read More
The Streak Continues: Catholic Schools 57, Public Schools 0 Oct. 26, 2022
After losing to Nick Saban's Alabama football teams for 15 seasons in a row, the University of Tenne... Read More
They Look Similar, but My Guy Is a Keeper Sep. 10, 2022
DR. WALLACE: My mom has previously told me all about the eclectic boyfriend she had back in college,... Read More
Her Lies Are Impacting My Current Relationship Sep. 09, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I have a nice new girlfriend as of this summer. She's friendly, funny and sweet. I'm 16... Read More
I'm Confused by Her Logic Sep. 08, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a guy who is now in his second year of college, and I've had the same girlfriend fo... Read More
I Really Struggle With All Math Classes Aug. 19, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a good student and I get excellent grades, except when it comes to any type of math... Read More
Paper Towel Math Jun. 21, 2022
"Hey there," I called to a supermarket employee who had just appeared in the paper goods aisle. "Can... Read More
How a Social Security Benefit Is Figured -- For Beginners and for Experts Nov. 17, 2021
There are some columns I could repeat over and over again — because I'm asked the same questio... Read More
Woke Math Won't Deliver Equity Nov. 14, 2021
According to California's draft "Mathematics Framework," math is not just a "neutral discipline"; it... Read More
Back to the Basics Oct. 21, 2021
Last week, the National Assessment of Education Progress issued its latest long-term trend assessmen... Read More
Political Math Is the New Free! Sep. 30, 2021
Last Saturday, President Joe Biden tweeted the following about his $3.5 trillion proposal: "My Build... Read More
My Son Enjoys Physical Education Time May. 11, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My son is 13 and has always had difficultly learning. When he gets a C in a particular ... Read More
The Nation's Report Card May. 06, 2020
The Department of Education just released results of the quadrennial National Assessment of Educatio... Read More
Coronavirus Pandemic + Trump Derangement Syndrome = Bad Math Apr. 30, 2020
What happens when Trump Derangement Syndrome meets bad math? The President Donald Trump-hating come... Read More
Was Trump Right About Baltimore? Aug. 07, 2019
Here's what President Donald Trump tweeted about Baltimore's congressman and his city: "Rep. Elijah ... Read More
Stand Up for Yourself Jan. 02, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I received a B on an algebra test because I missed one of the assigned problems. But th... Read More
