Author: Matthew Lynch
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High School Dropout Rate: Causes and Costs
On Monday I dug into the current state of high school dropouts and where American students today stand in historic statistics. In my research, I discovered ... -
What are the Top 20 EdTech Opportunities?
By Hannah Aronoff In a post to its blog, LearnLaunch has released research recognizing the Top 20 education technology opportunities for investment and to improve student ... -
What Makes a Great School Counselor
For many of us, there’s no better feeling than having a positive impact on a kid. Growing up can be tough, and school and what lies ... -
Pull Your Own Weight: An open letter to Michelle Obama regarding childhood obesity
**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 ... -
Why more K-12 schools should teach the Arabic language
By Kelly Doffing From improving memory to increasing global understanding, the benefits of learning a foreign language are abundant. As globalization continues and we progress toward a ... -
What You Need to Know as an Educator: How to Deal with a Difficult Principal
As a teacher you may find it very difficult to work with your principal. Therefore this article provides tips for surviving the work place as you ... -
Excitement Equals Excellence: How Educators Can Rile Up Student Motivation
No matter what model is used in managing a classroom, no matter what kind of curriculum structure is implemented, one of the biggest factors in student ... -
What You Need to Know About the Conditions of Local Funding
It is important for educators and parents/guardians to understand the funding conditions of their local school district(s) because each condition impacts the amount and continual financial ... -
3 Ways Teachers Mold America’s Future
In the age of globalization, education has become critical. It’s one of the major tools America needs so that it can hold its own on the ... -
How Northside Elementary scored 100% for literacy
A guest column by Joy Tyner Realizing a 100% pass rate on a state-mandated literacy test isn’t only extremely exciting and rewarding—in my district, it’s expected. ...
