Author: Matthew Lynch
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STEM Funding in Danger – But Does Anyone Care?
Under proposed budget changes for the 2014 fiscal year, many STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) educational initiatives may no longer exist. Though overall funding for ... -
Examining the Impact of Culture on Academic Performance
A person’s culture and upbringing has a profound effect on how they see the world and how they process information. This fact was discussed by Richard ... -
3 Easy Ways to Get Enthusiastic Donations from HBCU Alumni
Anyone following Historically Black Colleges and Universities knows that the past few years have been tumultuous. Saint Paul’s College has closed its doors to new students ... -
5 Reasons I’m Thankful I’m an Educator
Like many others, I’d like to take time after this holiday weekend to reflect on my blessings and particularly the things in my life for which ... -
Six Core Characteristics of Ethical Teaching
Ethics are no walk in the park. While many scenarios are black-and-white, easily solved with clear-cut answers, not every circumstance that a teacher comes across is ... -
5 Ways the Achievement Gap Was Narrowed in 2015
In the United States, there are low levels of achievement among students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. This contrasts fact that students in educationally ... -
Diverse Conversations: Training Tomorrow’s Educators
It’s an unavoidable reality that today’s students will be tomorrow’s educators. The professors involved in teacher training initiatives and teacher education programs today are the ones ... -
6 Most Shocking Education News Stories of 2015
Every now and then, when we read a news story, we find ourselves doing a double take because we can hardly believe our eyes. Here are ... -
Diversity at College Level Bolstered by Online Offerings
Each year online learning initiatives becomes less of a fringe movement and more of an incorporated, and accepted, form of education. More than 6.7 million people ... -
Schools: 8 Expert Suggestions on Helping Students Deal with a Parent’s Death
A parent’s death has ramifications for the entire school community. I will detail how schools can handle the death with respect to the student(s) whose parent ...
