One of the main reasons people tell me they are not able to travel as extensively as they would like is because they lack the money to pay for a vacation. The best money saving tip that I can give…
Economics – Project – Apoconomics: The Economics of Survival
The beginning of February marks the transition between the fall and spring semesters. For senior social studies classes throughout New York City that means an end to the U.S. government course and the beginning of a semester of economics. For…
Economics – Project – Budgeting a Dream Vacation
Recently all four of my senior economics classes completed a multiple month long course on personal finance that commenced with a citywide financial literacy exam. With two weeks to go in their final semester I decided to give them one…
Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Vietnam War Movies
The Vietnam War is often viewed as a stain on the fabric of America. Domestically, the nation was divided. The country was split between the hawks in favor of war and the doves seeking a peaceful resolution. Anti-war protests spread…