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"I interpret happiness in life as a never-ending pursuit." -Bill Reynolds


To the High School Senior Struggling to Make a Decision
o High School Seniors Struggling to Make a Decision... It’s go time. High school seniors, including mine, need to make their final...
Liz Stapp
Apr 168 min read
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To the High School Senior Who Feels Lost Right Now
Graduation is around the corner, and while it might seem like everyone else is celebrating, you may be feeling something entirely...
Liz Stapp
Apr 43 min read
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A Day on the Slopes at 86
The red-orange glow of the early morning sunrise peeked behind the Fourteeners of Gray and Torreys as I brewed my morning coffee in...

Bill Reynolds
Mar 173 min read
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Apathy & Anxiety
A Modern Paradox Among Today's Teens Image is AI-Generated I t’ s hard to ignore what’s happening with our kids today. We constantly hear...
Liz Stapp
Mar 76 min read
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The Growing Financial Education Crisis
Financial habits start forming as early as age 7 (Cambridge University, 2013). Yet, most students don't take a personal finance class...
Liz Stapp
Feb 215 min read
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CAPITALISM VS. CRONYISM: ARE WE BLAMING THE RIGHT PROBLEM?
Image Source: https://www.aei.org/carpe-diem/cartoon-of-the-day-crony-capitalism/ Understanding Adam Smith, Economic Inequality, and...
Liz Stapp
Feb 105 min read
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Want Better Readers and Leaders?
To improve literacy rates, increase civics education in K-12 classrooms.
Liz Stapp
Jan 226 min read
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Trust Issues: Can Neutrality & Civics Restore Trust in Higher Ed?
How to Restore Trust Losing Faith What happens to society when universities, the supposed guardians of intellectual freedom, are seen as...
Liz Stapp
Dec 24, 20248 min read
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You're Rejected: A Reminder during College Admissions Season
College acceptance season is here, and I know exactly what's going through your mind. The anticipation. The nerves. The constant email...
Liz Stapp
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Rethinking Meritocracy: Are Elite Colleges a Path to Success? Or to further elitism?
David Brooks's recent piece in The Atlantic about how the Ivy League has shaped (or maybe misshaped) American society was intriguing. He...
Liz Stapp
Nov 18, 20246 min read
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Gamification & Mental Health
When we talk about education, technology, and gamification, we can’t ignore the elephant in the room:  the mental health of today’s kids....
Liz Stapp
Nov 11, 20244 min read
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The Role of Gamification, AI, and Technology in Education
Bill Reynolds’ passion centers on finding better ways to educate and engage our kids. This raises the question: should we stick with the...
Liz Stapp
Oct 29, 20245 min read
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Play More: Can Games Make Us Better Citizens?
The W.W. Reynolds Foundation’s vision is “to enhance educational opportunities and empower youngsters to pursue a life of meaning. The...
Liz Stapp
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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Breaking the Mold: How Personalization and AI Are Revolutionizing Learning in Classrooms
Education has always been close to my heart. Lately, I've been reflecting on how much it has evolved—and how much more it needs to...
Liz Stapp
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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A New Era in Education—Personalizing the Learning Experience
In "The End of Average," Todd Rose compellingly argues against the antiquated notion of tailoring educational systems to an 'average'...
Liz Stapp
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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