Henry M. Levin: I am not sure that one can generalize about group size and pedagogy for black males since it depends upon the subject, teacher skills in different instructional modes, and the use of balancing different approaches rather than … Continue reading →

trust all is well. the last few days have been busy ones but i have wanted to share a bit on black folks and science and mathematics in the spirit of black history month. this got me to thinking about … Continue reading →

“I’m a high school math teacher who is trying to assemble an extra-credit reading list. I want to give my students (ages 16-18) the opportunity/motivation to learn about stimulating mathematical ideas that fall outside of the curriculum I’m bound to … Continue reading →

a thought on the reinvestment package: it will transform the american and the global economic game in a fundamental way. the era of carbon based energy is over. these are huge, and welcome, investments in science and technology directed to … Continue reading →

found my self watching tv this evening. lot’s of talk about unemployment and subprime mortgages. see “Is there a solution to the foreclosure mess that’s destroying communities”? it is well done and it details the consequences of madoff type operators … Continue reading →

trust all is well. i am very heartened by the response to my first few posts on this matter. i will endeavor to answer the questions as best as i can. here is a sampling: We gotta answer the question … Continue reading →