Author: Matthew Lynch
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Garden-Based Learning: A Return to Simpler Food in K-12 Schools
The idea that nutrition and educational performance are directly related is nothing new. Free school breakfast and lunch programs are often credited with higher levels of ... -
Has education failed at “no bullying” programs?
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
New Models and Trends in Resource Allocation
Many investigators have requested new methods to determine expenditures as a means for better understanding priorities, organizational investments, proposed strategies, and as a tool to quantify ... -
Surveying the Modern Applications of Instructional Leadership
A revolution is taking place in school leadership. New policies call for higher academic standards and accountability. So-called “accountability systems” include a more methods to develop ... -
Ask An Expert: Closing the Achievement Gap
Question: Dr. Lynch, what are your thoughts on the achievement gap? What do we need to do to close it? Lisa K. Answer: Thanks for your ... -
Tenure: 3 Groups Fighting Against Bad Teachers
The war against underperforming teachers is in full swing, with proposed laws created to prevent them from negatively impacting their students. One of the many ways ... -
The Business of Lesson Plans
Creating and writing lesson plans are activities common to basic teacher education courses. Before entering a classroom, young educators are taught how to meticulously plan their ... -
3 Learning Problems Bigger Than Teacher Prep
Last week seven U.S. states announced intentions to revamp teacher-preparation and licensing requirements that essentially make it tougher to become and remain a teacher. Some of ... -
New Teacher Tip: The Teacher Evaluation Process
Each school system has a process for measuring and evaluating their teachers. In most districts, all teachers are evaluated by an administrator and provided feedback at ... -
A Digital Future: K-12 Technology by 2018
Rapidly changing technology continues to make its mark on K-12 learning. Last fall the New Media Consortium Horizon Report released a report that details six up-and-coming ...
