Author: Matthew Lynch
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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 ... -
What Failing Students Want You to Know
There are many reasons why a student may be failing—difficulty at home, an undiagnosed disability, a lack of motivation, among others. But placing the blame solely ... -
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 ... -
Coping With the Stress of Teaching
The U.S. Department of Education reports that nearly 50% of teachers leave their profession within five years. One-third of teachers do not expect to continue teaching ... -
How Books Can Help Students Embrace Diversity
We know that reading books increases literacy, fluency, and vocabulary, but reading books also serves another critical role—that of celebrating diversity. Theeverymom.com says, “The best thing ...
