Andrew Hacker argues that algebra and trigonometry and calculus are subjects that almost nobody used after they graduate, and so why should we continue to compel students to try to pass them?

There is number of different efforts around the country are to try to redesign the math pathway and the courses that students have to take to make it more applicable to the real world.

Ever heard the tale of Neptune's Children?

Did you meet your soul mate? That always happens on the first day of school, right?''Oh God, Charlie, she's letting you read again! You went straight to the paranormal section, didn't you?

The greater the lie, the greater the chance that it will be believed.

I call the language of political figures, pundits and administrators "the haute couture of language."

I never believed in a set routine. It should depend on how you feel, because you play what you feel.

My private life is private. But at the same time, I have nothing to hide. So what I will say is that I am very happy.

If you want easy, don't pick fashion.

All great acheivements require time.

Today's Democrats are pretty much what used to be called moderate Republicans a generation ago.

It's become uncool to play other people's songs, and that's absurd. It has got to change. It's the reason why everything's so mediocre.