Monthly Archives: April 2015
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Life Skills, Cloud Technology and Branding: K-12 Trends for 2014 — Part I
Even though the traditional K-12 calendar is over, the summer is a time for reflection and goal-setting for educators. The year 2013 has certainly seen a ... -
Diverse Conversations: Is Higher Education Worth It?
Recognizing the trends of higher education is important for those of us who are involved in it on a professional level. But what are the trends? ... -
How to Put Together a District-Level Reform Team
By Matthew Lynch Successful school systems share a number of common traits. These include: effective administrative leadership, safe learning environments, strong family and community partnerships, opportunities ... -
Cause and Effect: The High Cost of High School Dropouts
By Matthew Lynch While high school dropout percentages in the U.S. are much lower today than they were a few decades ago, there is still a ... -
Why the U.S. College Landscape Still Needs HBCUs
It’s no secret that Black, and other non-white, students in the U.S. have always faced an uphill struggle when it comes to education. Even today, the ... -
Invitational Leadership: An Essential Guide
As today’s school leaders seek to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary for effectiveness in current educational institutions, they should know that there are ... -
The Japanese Philosophy of Kaizen and U.S. School Reform
Education may very well be the single most important ingredient in allowing a person to achieve success in life. The ascendancy of each individual defines the ...