<p>A couple of points that I retained.
- Middle school is crucial for developing math interest; and yet (this is me, editorializing) the middle school curriculum in American schools is the weakest.
- by college, competition math is no longer very useful for learning math. Good news, since S never took to math competitions!
- Lots of Mass students ending up close to home. It makes me feel better about S doing so. Since he wanted snow, he’s getting snow. First time I’ve seen snow falling in October. The leaves have not yet turned!</p>