Author: Matthew Lynch
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Do gifted education programs encourage social inequality?
“Gifted” is the term used by psychologists and educators to designate children with extraordinary academic abilities. Giftedness has typically been associated with having high IQ scores. ... -
The Slow Gamification of K-12 Classrooms
Children are becoming acutely acquainted with mobile technology long before their K-12 classroom years. When they arrive at their first organized school experiences, they are often ... -
8 More Reasons the U.S. Education System is Failing
In the first part of this series, I discussed 10 reasons the U.S. education system is still struggling to return to its glory days. In thinking ... -
For Aspiring Teachers Only: Can You Find a Job After Graduation?
You’ve taken the classes, decided which subjects and grade levels you want to specialize in, have an idea as to which school settings you might want ... -
Reasons for the Emergence of Distributed Leadership
Two explanations have been offered for the emergence of distributed leadership. The first is the failure of the “charismatic hero” associated with transformational leadership. The second ... -
4 Undeniable Challenges of Teaching Today
Any teacher will tell you that teaching is a challenging job. It tests not only the physical endurance of those who decide to teach but also ... -
If You Want to Be a Teacher, You Have to Know This (Part I)
If you’re looking to become a teacher, you should probably know about the InTASC standards. The Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) has identified ... -
Connecting career paths through technology with Nepris
I’ve long been a proponent of mentorship programs for high school and college students with people in the fields they want to pursue. It gives students ... -
Diverse Conversations: Alternate Pathways to the College Presidency
In the past, college presidents from other schools and college vice presidents have most often ascended the ranks to fill empty presidential seats. While this still ... -
Queering Campuses Prompts Reflection, Reform for Universities
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Jacob Bell, a junior at the University of Maryland pursuing a dual degree in journalism and ...
