Matthew Lynch
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The Call to Teach: The Role of Technology
As far back as 2004, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, or NCATE, outlined technology standards to help support educators in ... -
It’s Tough to Trail Blaze: Challenges of First-Generation College Students
College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce. This cultural shift is a reflection of ... -
Special Education Graduation Rates Lag Behind
More than four out of five high school students graduated on time in 2014, the highest rate on record. Although some discredit the statistics ... -
My Top 9 Recommendations for Helping Students Avoid the Summer Slide
When the school year ends, teachers are happy to have a break from the drudgery of the school year, but they also want students ... -
Ask An Expert: Dealing with a Parent’s Death
Question: When a student’s parent dies, it impacts the whole school community. How do you recommend schools handle the death with respect to the ... -
The Implications of Universal Preschool
President Obama has been vocal about his belief that a publicly-funded universal preschool initiative is necessary to give American children an academic advantage before ... -
New Teacher Tip: Arranging Your Classroom
As the new school year begins, most students look forward to joining their new class. The set up and layout of the classroom will ... -
Creating a Gender Responsive Learning Climate for Girls
In a responsive model of instruction, teachers seek out and include examples of achievements from both genders. While women have come a long way ... -
Are Bilingual Programs Worth the Extra Effort and Expense?
The debate on the best way to educate ELL students continues, with little promise of a clear-cut way to proceed emerging anytime soon. Meanwhile, ... -
The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part II: The Parents
It’s been said that Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, but in the case of Common Core implementation, I’d say the word ...
