Author: Matthew Lynch
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Alma Takes Personalized Learning to the Next Level with Student Choice
The idea that no two students learn in exactly the same way or have the same interests is nothing new. Even back in the 1800s, educators ... -
Disengaged Students, Part 13: Athletes as Heroes
In this 20-part series, I explore the root causes and effects of academic disengagement in K-12 learners and explore the factors driving American society ever closer ... -
Why Should We Invest in STEM Education?
Better Futures for the Next Generation It’s no surprise that careers are becoming more focused in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. According to ... -
Could a tweet or a text increase college enrollment or student achievement?
Peter Bergman, Teachers College, Columbia University Can a few text messages, a timely email or a letter increase college enrollment and student achievement? Such “nudges,” designed ... -
Disengaged Students, Part 12: A Call to Revive Middlebrow Culture
In this 20-part series, I explore the root causes and effects of academic disengagement in K-12 learners and explore the factors driving American society ever closer ... -
How adult learners are not getting 21st-century skills
Iris Feinberg, Georgia State University and Daphne Greenberg, Georgia State University More and more adults are going back to school to learn new skills. The National ... -
Strategies for Seamlessly Integrating Technology into Class
Words like “technology,” “digital devices,” and “modern media” sound flashy and attractive. Of course teachers want to have those buzzwords in the classroom! But when it ... -
Why debt-free college will not solve the real problems in America’s higher education system
David H. Feldman, College of William & Mary and Robert B. Archibald, College of William & Mary On July 6, Hillary Clinton took a half-step toward ... -
How to Decide if an Edtech Product is Worth Using
The Edtech industry is booming, and while this is good for a sector that promises to make everyone smarter, it can be overwhelming for teachers and ... -
How Do We Get More Girls Involved in STEM?
Beyoncé famously stated that “girls run the world” and while her sentiment is hopeful, there are still academic fields where girls are under-represented. The world of ...
