When I first started teaching thirty years ago, the state test was a pencil and paper bubble test. It was … More
Tag: The Checkbook Project
If The President Did His Own Taxes…
If the President had to prepare his own taxes, I’d bet our tax code would be a lot simpler. If … More
Checkbooks & Taxes
While digging around for something to write about this week I stumbled upon a transcript from a pretty cool podcast … More
Desk Rent is Due Friday!
No doubt you’ve had kids ask, “Why do we need to know this stuff?” In my classroom, we spend a … More
Two New Plays (and Free Comprehension Stuff, Too!)
A guess you can qualify me as a “Vitamin D Addict.” This time of year, the sun is typically obscured … More
Are Your Students Paying Enough Taxes?
Right after Spring Break is when many teachers implement The Checkbook Project in their classrooms, so this week I’m foregoing … More
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