Author: Matthew Lynch
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5 States That Have Had Issues with Common Core
Developed by state governors, Common Core Standards are about creating a baseline of knowledge and skills that translates across all states in the nation. One way ... -
Three Important Critiques of Standardized Assessments
While there’s no doubt that standardized assessment has become a driving force in education, it’s not yet universally agreed that this is a good thing. Schools ... -
The Five Attributes of Successful Schools
Students across the globe need effective schools. While the American school system as a whole may be falling behind international standards, there are still some schools ... -
Understanding How Education Has Changed for You Under the Obama Administration
Educational policy is anything but static in the U.S. Over the past few years, education has seen major overhauls per direction of the United States government ... -
Math Learning, Tutoring Comes Home to Families
Math concepts are difficult for students. parents and educators. Even teachers who are trained and skilled in math struggle to give a classroom of students the ... -
A Race to the Top: Understanding the Federal Government’s Shortsighted Dash for Education
Much of modern education is driven by sanctions and other legislation put in place by the government of the late 20th century. It might seem that ... -
The Three Reasons You Should Care About Teacher Turnover
Teacher turnover – the continuous cycling of new teachers through a district, with very few or even none staying beyond a year or few – is ... -
Help Your Students Overcome with Assistive Technology
If your classroom has students with special needs, modern technology can be a massive blessing. Digital devices and screen capability have helped countless students overcome communication ... -
5 Ways Gifted Students Learn Differently
What distinguishes gifted children from other children? This question has been under debate for some time. However, as educators, understanding how gifted students learn in comparison ... -
Closing the achievement gap using iPads
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding a P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts ...
