Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Lasting Impact of Mispronouncing Students’ Names
It is essential that a teacher pronounces students‘ names correctly. Though this may often be ignored or not taken seriously by some educators, a student’s name ... -
Need STEM Teachers? Recruit Retired and Former STEM Professionals
STEM is ever-present in all parts of daily life in the modern world. STEM jobs are more in demand every day and expected to grow exponentially over the ... -
Why Special Educators Really Leave the Classroom
One of the most pervasive issues that school districts face is the lack of job candidates for teaching vacancies of critical need. This usually includes STEM ... -
Can Intelligence Buy You Happiness?
One hates to write a long answer to a short question, so the short answer is no. But the long answer to this question is that ... -
Adaptive Learning is a Transformational Education Reform Hiding in Plain Sight
Many moons ago, in what seems like a different life, I was a K-12 special education teacher. Part of my duties was to develop IEPs (Individualized ... -
Education Equality is the Greatest Weapon We Can Use to Change the World
Going to school is more than just passing the tests and turning in the homework. Public education provides youth with an opportunity to participate in society ... -
Language Skills May Have Greatest Impact on Kindergarten Readiness
The best thing that ever happened to me was the birth of my son, Matthias. At the writing of this piece, he is 2 ½ years ... -
What Makes a Great School Superintendent?
Many moons ago, one of my dreams was to become a school superintendent. But, life ended up taking me in a different direction, allowing me to ... -
How a History of Systemic Racism Has Impacted the U.S. Education System
Though we have seen the passing of landmark legislation for civil rights, such as Brown vs. Board of Education and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ... -
How We Learn: Understanding Math Patterns
When most people think of the word pattern, various repetitive wall-paper designs come to mind. What could this have to do with math? As it turns ...
