Author: Matthew Lynch
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Academic Plateau: The Worse-Off Generation?
The great dream of all parents is that their children will grow up to have even better life circumstances than they do. Parents want their little ... -
5 Quick Facts You Should Know About Poverty and School Funding
The current U.S. economy continues to improve, but there is one area that is still feeling the squeeze from the recession years: K-12 public school funding. ... -
Teachers: 8 Tips for Dealing with Problem Students
Over half of new teachers leave the field within the first 3 years. Why? Many cite the stress of dealing with disruptive and problem behavior in ... -
The Two Types of Interviews New Teachers Should Be Prepared For
It’s a good idea to prepare for interviews before you’re called for one. Being prepared for the interview creates a favorable impression on your potential employer ... -
3 Things That Barack Obama Did For P-20 Education in 2015
When Barack Obama assumed the presidency, he was confronted by a nasty set of problems in P-20 education. High student loan debt, lack of affordable early-childhood ... -
3 Ways That the USDOE Was Called Out During 2015
As the government organization in charge of P-20 education, the USDOE gets its fair share of love and hate. For the purpose of this piece, let’s ... -
Aspiring Teachers: Would You Feel At Home in a Nontraditional School?
Many teachers decide to work in nontraditional school settings. These may be private schools, but there are many public nontraditional schools, such as charter schools, alternative ... -
2 Ways That Language Instruction Shined in 2015
In today’s global world, it is important that students leave high school knowing more than just one language. Several innovative school districts in the U.S. are ... -
5 Reasons HBCUs are Still Relevant
As college enrollment numbers rise, with Black college students at their highest enrollment levels ever, the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, have ... -
3 Ways Activists Fought For P-20 Education in 2015
Activism and fighting for the common good are as old as the human race itself. In P-20 education, the last decade has seen progress for groups ...
