Author: Matthew Lynch
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How Colleges Can Use Data Analytics to Improve Student Retention and Graduation Rates
Unlike K-12 schools, colleges and universities have not traditionally placed a huge focus on student retention and graduation. Students who couldn’t make it in college dropped ... -
4 Things That Educators Should Know About Becoming a Certified Teacher
The teachers of the twenty-first century have to deal with an explosion of information and technology, changing learning environments, and a high degree of pressure on ... -
10 Apps That Teach Your Child to Read
Did you know that the amount of exposure to reading material in one’s home directly correlates to a child’s academic success? Therefore, it is imperative for ... -
Positive Reinforcement is Key Element in Preventative Behavior Management
By Mark MacDonald Some kids always do what they’re supposed to. Others need a nudge every now and then to encourage proper behavior. Both types of ... -
9 Things That Educators Should Know About the History of Education
This article focuses on the history of mass public education in the United States. It explores developments in education from the colonial age of the 17th ... -
7 Creative Ways to Fund Classroom Technology
Including technology in your classroom is an important way to help students learn and grow. However, sometimes the budget constraints of your district or school may ... -
8 Must-Have High School Apps and Tools
As technology continues to become an essential part of education in the high school classroom, it is important for educators and parents to choose the most ... -
7 Must-Have Neuroscience Apps and Tools for Educators
Brain function is everything involving thought, learning and memory. While it would be great to categorize and compartmentalize the process, neuroscience has discovered something most educators ... -
Advancing Affordably: Scholarships For Teachers To Get Their Master’s Degrees
By Brian Neese The shortage of teachers is growing, according to the Learning Policy Institute. An analysis of data from the 2015-16 school year revealed that if trends ... -
Pass or Fail: Teacher Qualifications for Standardized Education
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ...
