Author: Matthew Lynch
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5 Essential Components of an Effective and Engaging Mathematics Learning Experience
Math is one of those academic subjects that many students either struggle in or disengage from. How can you as a teacher create engaging mathematics experiences ... -
34 Questions That K-12 Teachers Must be Able to Answer
To make it in the fast-paced, stressful world of K-12, you must be able to hold your own. This means having the skills and knowledge that ... -
Are College Presidents Compensation Packages Becoming More Like Corporate CEO’s?
Certainly, when it comes to annual salaries and other benefits, college presidents are becoming more like corporate CEO’s and many students, parents, professors, and education support ... -
The Psychology of Academic Achievement
If you’ve taken any Psychology 101 course, the age-old “nature vs. nurture” debate was likely covered. While the debate has yet to be settled (spoiler alert: ... -
A Discussion of Incarceration and the Importance of Higher Education
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” His thoughts are shared by many elected officials who believe education is the key ... -
Is Educational Tracking Productive or Does it Produce Academic Inequity?
In all phases of K-12 education: elementary school, middle school, and high school, it has become the norm to group students together based on their perceived ... -
Employing Brain-Friendly Learning Strategies to Advance Student Achievement and Problem Solving
I remember my first teaching interview like it was yesterday. I’ll never forget one question the principal asked, “Do you think teaching is an art or ... -
How to Help Your Child Get Ready for Kindergarten
I have several friends who are kindergarten teachers, and their number one complaint is the lack of school readiness that they observe in many of their ... -
Examining the Research on How Brains Learn Mathematics
Growing up, math was a strong suit of mine. I excelled in the subject. Until Algebra II. It was during this time that I made a ... -
Testing Experts Convene at What May Be the Most Consequential Conference in Education
Assessment has been an education hot button since the day the first one room schoolhouse sent home the first report card, and probably even before then. ...