Matthew Lynch
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Educators: What You Should Know About Ethnic Minorities in the United States, Part I
The United States is truly a country of immigrants. People from countless ethnic groups have settled in since the nation’s early days. Because of ... -
School Closures Need More Consideration
It’s been a rough couple of years for public schools on the chopping block for closings. Parents, students and communities as a whole feel ... -
Diverse Conversations: Community Colleges, the Backbone of American Higher Education
Every since their inception, community colleges have always been viewed as the step children of higher education. Sure, anyone with a brain knows how ... -
Using Year-Round Schools to Close the Achievement Gap
In comparison to children from low-income and minority groups, children belonging to middle class families enjoy more learning opportunities even during school breaks. Thus, ... -
Understanding Parental Involvement
When we discuss parental involvement in schools, we often concentrate on ways in which parental involvement can help schools perform better and how parents ... -
5 Years Later and We Are Still Waiting for Superman
By Matthew Lynch Recently I viewed the documentary, Waiting for Superman, for the umpteenth time, and I noted that almost 5 years after the film’s ... -
Ask An Expert: Taking the Stress Out of Teacher Evaluations
Question: I am a recent college graduate and I am gearing up for my first year of teaching. I was well trained by my ... -
Diverse Conversations: College Life, Military Veterans, and Mental Illness
Thousands of veterans are returning home each month and transitioning back to civilian life. For many, this includes going back to college or taking ... -
3 reasons you should care about Hispanic Serving Institutions
Hispanic Americans with dreams of a college degree face different challenges than their white, and even black, peers. For those who hold English as ... -
5 Reasons Why Teachers Can’t Do It All
You are probably familiar with the concept of the “superstar teacher,” particularly since it is perpetuated in popular culture through movies like the classic ...
