Matthew Lynch
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Pre-K Learning: How Young is Really Necessary?
In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama brought up the topic of universal Pre-K learning and praised the programs already ... -
The 4 Biggest Ed Tech Stories of 2015
As expected, ed tech continued to be a hot topic of discussion in 2015. Because of its increased coverage, The Edvocate decided to create ... -
Why You Should Join an Educational Association
Most new teachers will at some point consider joining an educational association. Educational associations not only provide support; they also provide continuing education for ... -
“Justice for All”: How We Fall Short of This American Ideal in Our Schools and Society
In the US, the concepts of equality and justice are intertwined. The idea of “justice for all” has existed since America’s early days, but ... -
7 Little-Known, Yet Important Facts You Should Know About Ethnic Minorities and the U.S Education System
It’s pretty much common knowledge to most Americans that this country is composed of immigrants who have settled in since this country was still ... -
Why Inclusion of Special Needs Students Works
By Matthew Lynch Students with mild disabilities are generally part of a regular classroom and some may spend short periods of time each day ... -
Still Relevant: 3 School Library Systems Doing it Right
Despite many K-12 libraries finding themselves on the chopping block in the budget cuts of recent years, I believe this aspect of student learning ... -
2 Bold Moves Made By Pearson Education in 2015
Depending on your view of Pearson, described as “the world’s largest education company” by the Washington Post, any news about the company may serve ... -
How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Every semester, I receive the following questions about the culturally responsive classroom from my pre-service and inservice teachers: How can I create a culturally ... -
3 Disturbing Trends Made Prevalent By Technology
The Information Era has dramatically changed the way we educate our children. We live in a world of rapid change and the resemblance to ...
