Author: Matthew Lynch
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33 Interview Questions That Will Help You Find Effective Teachers
I have spent almost two decades in the field of education, with a large chunk of that time being in PreK-12. What I have discovered is ... -
6 Reasons to Celebrate the U.S. K-12 Education System
When it comes to the U.S. education system, sometimes I feel like I don’t celebrate its successes enough. Its like I am Chicken Little, always writing ... -
4 Ways to Improve Teacher Quality
Let’s be honest, new teachers usually don’t enter the classroom a polished product, regardless of how good their teacher preparation program was. They typically need time ... -
4 Things That Educators Wished Society Understood About the Education Field
Teaching is one of the most misunderstood professions on earth. From a distance, it looks like educators are glorified babysitters that may teach a few skills ... -
21 Inspirational Quotes That Nelson Mandela Made About Education
We all have our heroes. Those human beings that seem larger than life and almost achieve Godlike status. One of my heroes is the late-great Nelson ... -
15 Children’s Books That Teach Essential Life Lessons
I have a son that is 2 years old and he is my pride and joy. I had a great father, and the dream of every ... -
5 Learning Myths That May Be Stunting Your Intellectual Growth
When I was a Prek-12 student, I had a lot of amazing teachers who were passionate about the teaching and learning process. Many of the learning ... -
5 Ways to Turn Your Teachers’ Lounge into a Motivational Space
Back when I was an educator, the teacher’s lounge was a sterile, uninviting place that housed a copy machine, and if you were lucky, a microwave ... -
3 Education Issues That We Could Solve if Put Forth More of an Effort
If you have been following my work, then you know how passionate I am about reforming the U.S. education system. I believe that if we wanted ... -
4 Reasons Why Small Class Sizes Lead to Better Student Performance
Let’s play a little game. Class A has 30 students, and Class B has 15 students. The students are of equal ability and behavior, and the ...
