Author: Matthew Lynch
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Does Tutoring Truly Bring Value to Learning?
The guiding paradigm of educating seems to be continually changing—from Whole Language to Blended Learning to Student-Driven Learning. But, one thing that never changes is the ... -
Critical Thoughts on Immersion and Language Learning
We live in a global, integrated society where perhaps more than ever before fluency in a foreign language is key to success and progress. The benefits ... -
What Teachers Wish Principals Knew
We all know that successful education requires both skilled, passionate teachers and great leadership from principals, but often there are gaps in understanding between the two. ... -
Art and Math: The Magic Duo
Most mathematicians would say there is beauty in math but beauty is subjective, in the “eye of the beholder.” However, there are compelling reasons why math ... -
Strong Teacher to Student Relationships: A Key to Success
America’s Promise Alliance is a nonprofit that came about from the 1997 Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future. Many astute and powerful leaders gathered together to address ... -
Reasons Why the School to Community Connection Matters
Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” This truth certainly applies to the critical connection of our schools ... -
Teacher Hacks for Every Grade
Everyone loves time savers and new ideas to make life easier and more efficient. We teachers are no different and love to hear about how other ... -
Should You Use Performance-Based Assessments Instead of Traditional?
According to ASCD, “In the act of learning, people obtain content knowledge, acquire skills, and develop work habits—and practice the application of all three to “real ... -
School Spirit=Happy Students
What do you remember about school? Chances are the school spirit is something that stands out as a great memory. The National Federation of State High ... -
Using Motion to Boost Learning
School instruction has long been a static experience with students sitting while the teacher talks, but research indicates that students actually learn best when they have ...