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Should Students Be Concerned About AI and Their Future Careers? Yes, and Parents Have a Critical Role to Play
Artificial intelligence isn’t a “future issue” anymore. It’s already reshaping the workplace, the economy, and even the simplest daily experiences, from how we order food to how companies deliver services. And as AI becomes more capable, students and parents face an important question: Will your child be prepared for a career landscape where routine jobs are automated and only the highly skilled remain in demand? The answer depends heavily on what families do now , long befor
Tom Rich
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Holiday Math Tips to Keep Skills Fresh
The holiday break is one of the most valuable stretches of the school year. It gives students the downtime they desperately need, while also offering a chance to stay lightly connected to the skills they’ll need in January. After years of teaching and tutoring, I’ve seen how a balanced approach over the break can make the new semester feel far more manageable. Here are a few simple, effective tips to help students start strong when they return. Tip #1: Take a Meaningful Acade
Tom Rich
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Give Your Child the Advantage: Why Early Math Support Can be a Path to Success
There’s a tendency for some families with struggling math students to soften the reality of what math means for a student’s future. It’s understandable; parents don’t want to discourage their kids, and nobody enjoys watching a child struggle. But when it comes to math, the well-intended instinct to smooth things over can unintentionally send the wrong message. Math isn’t just another subject on a transcript; it’s the backbone of college admissions (most colleges, anyways), sc
Tom Rich
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Big SAT Updates from the College Board (Straight from NTPA 2025)
Laura Whitmore from Strategic Test Prep recently attended the National Test Prep Association (NTPA) conference in Minnesota, where a Vice...
Tom Rich
Jul 17, 20254 min read


What Does AI Mean for Education? A Math Coach's Perspective
There’s no question, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education. And as someone who works every day with high school students...
Tom Rich
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Hiring a Math Tutor? Some Things to Consider!
If you're planning to hire a math tutor for your child, there are several important things to consider. As a former high school math...
Tom Rich
May 10, 20254 min read


Four Things Every Parent Can Do to Help Their High School Math Student This Year!
Here are four things EVERY parent can do this school year to help their high school math student, regardless of your own math competency!
Tom Rich
Aug 11, 20193 min read


Florida Raises SAT Cut-Off Scores for Bright Futures
Today, July 1st, 2019, Florida Senate Bill 190 goes into effect, which raises the required minimum SAT scores for the Bright Futures...
Tom Rich
Jul 1, 20191 min read


Critics of the SAT "Adversity Score" Point Out the Adversity in Such a System
College Board's new adversity score faces its own adversity.
Tom Rich
Jun 5, 20191 min read


2019 AP Calc AB FRQ #2 Solution Video
Check out the video solution to the 2019 AP Calc AB FRQ #3.
Tom Rich
Jun 1, 20191 min read


College Board's "Adversity Score" - A Defense of Its Use
Natalie Wexler of Forbes.com has written an interesting article entitled "Why Outrage of the SAT 'Adversity Score' is Misplaced". While...
Tom Rich
May 31, 20191 min read


2019 AP Calc AB FRQ #1 Solution Video
Watch this video!
Tom Rich
May 31, 20191 min read


AP Stats 2019 FRQs and Solutions
At the links below I have posted the 2019 AP Stats FRQs, along with detailed solutions I have worked out.
Tom Rich
May 31, 20191 min read


AP Calculus AB 2019 FRQs and Solutions
AP Calc AB 2019 FRQs and Solutions!
Tom Rich
May 24, 20191 min read


St. Johns County Cancels District Finals
Parents and students in St. John's county were surprised this week when they learned that the district is canceling all district final...
Tom Rich
Apr 20, 20191 min read
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