Author: Matthew Lynch
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Guidelines for Cultivating a Culturally Responsive Classroom
The solution to reducing cultural incompatibility between home and school is not to have the school reproduce every cultural aspect of the home and community. However, ... -
7 Things to Do When Responding to Your Child’s Academic Failure
Obviously, there are no easy answers as to what you should do when your child is failing academically. It is vitally important that parents and teachers ... -
8 Things to Avoid When Responding to Your Child’s Academic Failure
As parents, we want the best for our children. So, when they are experiencing academic failure, we panic and rush in to save the day. However, ... -
3 Concepts Teachers Need to Know to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Teachers are essential to the success of all students, regardless of their race or culture. Children often view teachers as mentors and role models in their ... -
The Importance of Mentoring Young African-American Males
Teachers need to realize that at home, in their neighborhoods, and in school, many students face difficulties that can interfere with learning. Compared to their middle-class ... -
6 Ways Teachers Should Respond to Academic and Behavioral Problems
To be an effective teacher, it’s essential to be able to respond to academic failure and misbehavior in all students. If you attempt to instruct and ... -
Reflecting on My First Year as a K-12 Teacher
I remember my first day as a teacher just like it was yesterday. I was given a fifth-grade class by the principal, Dr. Bettye McDaniel. During ... -
The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Parents
What separates good parents from poor or even mediocre ones? Good question. Let’s assume that the parents of 5 children, all have their kids best interests ... -
How to Calculate Your High School and College Grades
Thinking back on my K-12 and college years, I remember hearing my parents say “keep your grades up.” If it weren’t for good grades, I might ... -
How to Calculate Your High School GPA, College GPA, and Cumulative GPA
What is GPA? Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is a figure that represents all the letter grades you earned in either college or high school. Abridging ...
