Monthly Archives: July 2012

Advertisements The Texas Tribune| Inside the Numbers By MORGAN SMITH Published: July 28, 2012 In 2006, a math pilot program for middle school students in a Dallas-area district returned surprising results. The students’ improved grasp of mathematical concepts stunned Walter … Continue reading →

Advertisements July 31, 2012 “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is a proverb… Persistence and determination … Continue reading →

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Advertisements For David Thompson, the latest school finance lawsuit filed against the state by Fort Worth, Keller, Dallas, Denton, Houston, Austin and 77 other Texas school districts hinges first on one word: why. As in, why do we have public … Continue reading →

Advertisements July 27, 2012 Friday Fortune Cookie! Your gift today is 86,400 seconds, make each one count. -Anonymous Every moment that you are given is a gift. When you live in the present and stop spending time thinking about the … Continue reading →

Advertisements Texas ranks 44th among the states when it comes to the health and well-being of its children, according to a study by a Baltimore nonprofit that advocates for at-risk kids. Using the U.S. Census Bureau and other sources, the study … Continue reading →

Advertisements July 26, 2012 A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour. -Author Unknown Happiness and sadness are two lanes that run together, wherever life takes you. Being happy is not about choosing … Continue reading →

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Advertisements July 25, 2012 “The difficulties of life are intended to make us better, not bitter.” -Author Unknown Life is full of challenges. These challenges should be viewed as an opportunity to become more, because without them there is not … Continue reading →