Author: Matthew Lynch
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Why one Mississippi district ditched textbooks for laptops
Superintendent says new technology improving academics, behavior This article was written by JACKIE MADER When Philip Hickman took over the role of superintendent in 2014 in ... -
Early childhood educators rely on families to prop up low income, research finds
This article was written by Paula McDonald, Karen Thorpe, and Susan Irvine Early childhood educators struggling in low-paid jobs often have to prop up their income through ... -
Making university admissions process more transparent is important, but won’t help improve equity
This article was written by Shane Duggan Universities are being urged to make their admission process more transparent following the release of a report by the Higher ... -
Is Race to the Top President Obama’s Greatest P-20 Education Accomplishment?
As we celebrate Barack Obama’s Presidency, I have been thinking more and more about his record on education. More specifically, what was his greatest accomplishment when ... -
Three Handy Rubrics for Assessment Creation
When it comes to creating classroom assessments, educators have a lot of leeway as to form, content, and length. Sometimes, the breadth available can be a ... -
St. Louis Public Schools Reduce Suspensions and Referrals; Expands Kickboard School Culture System From 5 to 25 Schools
NEW ORLEANS — Nov. 30, 2016 — After implementing the Kickboard school culture system in five schools and seeing dramatic reductions in suspensions and discipline referrals ... -
Our Kids Deserve Better: The Push For Bipartisan Education Reform
After spending a decade and a half in the field of education, and much to my chagrin, not much has changed. K-12 schools are still underperforming, ... -
How text messages help mentors connect with students in Idaho
This article was written by NICHOLE DOBO The text message is a powerful tool in an unconventional high school program in Idaho. The technology allows mentors ... -
Why teachers are unable to stop bias-based bullying
SeriaShia J. Chatters, Pennsylvania State University State and local lawmakers have put policies in place to address and prevent bullying. Many schools too have implemented interventions ... -
Grading Barack Obama’s Presidency on P-20 Education
When Barack Obama assumed the presidency, he was confronted by a nasty set of problems in P-20 education. High student loan debt, lack of affordable early-childhood ...
