Author: Matthew Lynch
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HBCU Closures: A Reversible Trend?
Though their original purpose has evolved, the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities is still a vital one in America’s education system. As more HBCUs ... -
High School Dropout Rates: A Crisis?
It seems that the phrase high school dropout is often accompanied with the word crisis. Depending who you ask, kids everywhere are giving up on education ... -
Should Bi-Lingual Learning be Required?
This generation of K-12 students is growing up in a society that is increasingly bi-lingual. Foreign language requirements have long been a core requirement for high ... -
K-12 Writing Standards: What Will it Take to Improve Them?
While global communication has grown and improved by leaps and bounds in the past two decades, the same cannot be said for K-12 writing skills. A ... -
Are Historically Black Colleges and Universities Worth Saving?
If you haven’t been paying much attention to the debate concerning the relevance and effectiveness of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), now is the time ... -
New Teacher Tip: Handling Challenging Behavior Problems
Every class has its share of challenging students. If you feel frustrated with the behavior issues that you have to handle, take comfort in the fact ... -
3 Ways to Improve U.S. Students Standing Worldwide
The latest international report on student knowledge and success worldwide once again paints U.S. pupils in a bad light. This is not the first time American ... -
Important Concepts of Instructional Leadership
In instructional leadership, the principal’s role is deeply involved with setting the school’s direction. The “mission” dimension focuses on the principal’s role in cooperating with staff, ... -
Standardized Testing for Colleges: A Necessary Evil?
Standardized testing in K-12 education is a perennial hot button issue. Proponents feel that measuring knowledge in these rigid ways helps lift the entire educational system. ... -
Becoming a Transformational School Leader
Though community-building takes time, its impact is long-lasting. In order to implement change in a school environment, creating a common vision is paramount. The biggest challenge ...
