Author: Matthew Lynch
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Public vs. Private: What Education Is Right for Your Kids?
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
Bridging the gap between school and community
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish this guest post on virtual reality and education as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions ... -
Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health
Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University and Mark I. Singer, Case Western Reserve University Caroline was having a hard time getting her daughter to go ... -
Equity Comes to SAT Prep
SAT testing is changing, and college admissions along with it. Urged by college admission officers to make a change, the College Board released an expanded essay ... -
Explainer: What do child prodigies have in common with kids with autism?
Joanne Ruthsatz, The Ohio State University As a toddler growing up in the 1950s, Richard Wawro threw violent tantrums. Often, he would tap the same piano ... -
What Teachers Need to Know About Student Privacy
There is often conflict between students’ right to privacy and a school districts’ responsibility to keep their students safe. However, most districts now have a set ... -
How Hollywood’s Lack of Diversity Impacts Higher Education
The 88th Oscars certainly stirred the pot on diversity in Hollywood, and how it impacts the rest of society. Whether you are a fan of Hollywood, ... -
Creative Ways to Close the Achievement Gap
I have researched the achievement gap for over 9 years. This is what I have learned. Our political leaders have finally begun to recognize the importance ... -
Here’s another reason why many community college students do not get their degree
Daniel Eisenberg, University of Michigan and Sara Goldrick-Rab, University of Wisconsin-Madison The growth of community colleges in the U.S. has improved access to higher education tremendously, ... -
Should teachers pay for apps?
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ...