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Building A Better Student: Front Row

One of the hats I wear is that of public speaker, which means I’m often looking back at a sea of faces in a crowded room. In the past week alone I’ve been on stage twice, sharing insights and laughs with a few hundred people.



It’s interesting to watch people

Mindbender Books Now Award-Winning!

I was very honored to accept an EVVY Award for The Mindbender Books (both Volume 1 and 2) during the annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, CO last night.



The EVVY Awards represent the best in independent p

News for Nerds - The Dog Years Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll discuss the science of Facebook emoticons, and we'll check out some creepy video of every homeowner's worst nightmare. But first, here are your headlines.

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Building A Better Student: Props

I once lived near a kid who walked everywhere carrying his skateboard. It was a pretty snazzy board, too, with eye-popping colors and glistening wheels. I realized one day that I’d never seen him ride it.



It dawned on me that I often saw kids carrying skateboards, never

News for Nerds - The Binky Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds. This week we explore the hidden benefits of sunshine, we get a glimpse at the flying car of the future, and we warn you about an unexpectedly slimy threat. But first, here are your headlines.

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Building A Better Student: The H Word

It was the lunch hour, and the sandwich shop was packed. Men and women from nearby businesses lined up to order, along with a sizable collection of students from the high school just down the block. Both groups pretended that the other wasn’t there.



While munching on my

News for Nerds - The Happily Ever After Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll get a closer look at a 1,250 mile-wide hurricane, we'll try our best to avoid a giant scary tarantula, and we'll get some expert advice on how to vomit in space. But first, here are your headlines.

Building A Better Student: Character Note

Dear Parent,



I’m writing to say thank you for teaching your child to write thank you notes. You’ve obviously figured out what too many other parents have not, mainly that a vital element in a student’s education and growth involves gratitude.



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News for Nerds - The Procrastination Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll watch a cool space video, we'll learn about the brain's ability to form its own search party, and we'll get to the bottom of a sensitive topic involving your plants. But first, here are your headlines.

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Building A Better Student: "Keep Your Kids In Class" Day

Once upon a time, somebody dreamed up the idea of taking kids out of school so they could go to their parent’s office and play with the hole-punch all day. It was applauded and hailed as a revolutionary idea that would help students understand and appreciate the grind of everyday office lif