Author: Matthew Lynch
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Australia is very average when it comes to maths and science performance – here’s what needs to change
This article was written by Alan Finkel As a school student, I awaited the arrival of the end-of-year report with a bracing mix of hope and ... -
Behind Singapore’s PISA rankings success – and why other countries may not want to join the race
This article was written by Amanda Wise Singapore has topped the global Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings in maths, science and reading, while countries ... -
NAPLAN results reveal little change in literacy and numeracy performance – here are some key takeaway findings
This article was written by Suzanne Rice The national report on National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) outcomes has been released today, showing the ... -
PISA results don’t look good, but before we panic let’s look at what we can learn from the latest test
This article was written by Stewart Riddle and Bob Lingard The 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results have been released – and on first ... -
Racial inequality starts early – in preschool
Esther Canty-Barnes, Rutgers University Newark On Wednesday, July 6, the four-year-old daughter of Diamond Reynolds witnessed the killing of Philando Castile by a Minnesota police officer. ... -
The HBCU Advantage, Part II: Or How to Win When the Competition is Tough
HBCUs came into existence in vastly different times, when they were necessary for black students to attend college. Today, they have to be savvy if they ... -
Why Teachers Should Embrace Technology in Their Classrooms
By Matthew Lynch Teachers have a lot on their plate when it comes to measuring achievement. Student success is determined by assessments, graded materials and even ... -
Why the charter school debate has moved beyond ‘better’ or ‘worse’
Joshua Cowen, Michigan State University The charter school debate is getting even more heated. Recently, charter opponents launched a campaign from the steps of the Massachusetts ... -
Public universities have “really lost our focus”
Q&A with Christopher Newfield This article was written by MIKHAIL ZINSHTEYN Since the 1970s, a “doom loop” has pervaded higher education, writes Christopher Newfield in his ... -
2 Concepts that Illustrate How Fun Math Actually Is
President Obama’s Race to the Top initiative emphasizes STEM learning, particularly in mathematics, in order for more students to make it to high school graduation and ...
