Matthew Lynch
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The Future of K-12 Assessment
Many educators view standardized testing as a necessary evil of the improvement process. More cynical educators view it as a completely useless process that ... -
Superstar Teachers – The Super Cure for Closing the Achievement Gap?
As I wrote on Wednesday, I’ve spent some time lately combing through the pages of Diane Ravitch’s book The Death and Life of the ... -
The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part I: The Politics
There isn’t anything in recent educational history that has caused more of a stir than the implementation of national Common Core standards in most ... -
3 Issues that are hurting the American Educational System
Here are some facts you may find alarming: according to data collected by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the performance of American ... -
Grading Obama on Higher Education: Part II
By Matthew Lynch Several weeks ago, I discussed President Obama’s education record in my introduction to education class. In particular, we talked about P-20 ... -
4 Factors to Consider about Teaching Jobs and School Reform
School reform is never easy. When sweeping changes are decided upon and implemented, everyone must fully participate in order for students to benefit from ... -
College Scorecards and Affordability for Minorities
Recently, President Obama made waves when he visited three college campuses and talked about plans to make higher education more affordable. His proposals include ... -
Garden-Based Learning: A Return to Simpler Food in K-12 Schools
The idea that nutrition and educational performance are directly related is nothing new. Free school breakfast and lunch programs are often credited with higher ... -
Court’s Striking of Teacher Tenure is Correct, but based on Faulty Premise
Note: The following op ed comes to us courtesy of Robert Hardaway, professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law ... -
2 Stats about the Influence of a College Degree on Wage Potential
The Obama Administration’s College Scorecard is kind of the gift that continues to give. It gives prospective students, and their parents, the ability to ...
