math education

National Mathematics Advisory Panel Report, 2008


All tribal nations face the same challenges. In order for tribal nations to take their place as self-determinate, sovereign nations, they need more native scientists and engineers. In order to get more native scientists and engineers, we will have to address math education for native students.

Success in mathematics education is also important for individuals. Strong math skills lead to more career options and it increases prospects for future income. A strong grounding in high school mathematics has a high correlation with access to college, graduation from college, and higher lifetime earnings. The value of good math preparation promises to be even greater in the future. The National Science Board indicates that the growth of jobs in the mathematics- intensive science and engineering workforce is outpacing overall job growth by 3 to 1.

test

Today I took a state exam to see if I can be certified in special education. It was very hard. I have even greater respect for my sister now than I did before I took the test. I should know the results in the middle of July. Today my mom and I had Indian Tacos from Blackgold Days. Very good!! Tonight, we are going over to my uncle's to watch the fireworks display.

God's Word

Hebrews 4:12 tells us that God's Word is living and active. I've had the priviege to hear some great sermons over the last few months at Faith Church in Glenpool, OK. Every Sunday it seems as if God has given the pastor exactly what I need to hear. It has been a long time since I really looked forward to going to church. I thank God for leading me to this church.

Shaun Groves - "After The Music Fades" from the album "Invitation To Eavesdrop"

"I wanna sing
I wanna fly
I wanna stay
Wanna be close to You
Long after the music fades
Lord, I come
To give You
Much more than just a mmelody
Please take me, and break me
Right now God I don’t want to leave
Unchanged, never wanna be the same
‘Cause Lord You are
Mighty, Awesome, Righteous
Gracious, Knowing
In me overflowing
Father, Teacher, Master, Leader
Jealous, Loving, You are
You are life
You are love
You are everything that I’m needing
I wanna be
I wanna be
I wanna be closer"

the battle

I've been struggling with depression for over a year now. Lately, the battle has been extra hard. I'm very thankful though that I have a great church home, great Christian friends, and great Christian music to uplift me. God's Holy Spirit comforts me as only He can. God's love is simply amazing.

Chris Tomlin - "Indescribable" from the album "Arriving"

"Indescribable, Uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God.
All powerful, Untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees and we humbly proclaim,
You are amazing God."

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next. Amen.

This beautiful prayer was written by a man named Reinhold Niebuhr in 1943. I've often wondered why people stop repeating the prayer after just the first two lines. I didn't even realize it had more lines until a couple of months ago.

Consider these lyrics by Brandon Heath - "Give Me Your Eyes" from the album "What If We"

"Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me you heart for the ones forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see"