Matthew Lynch
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Ask An Expert: What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Year Round Schools?
Question: I am considering taking an accounting job with a district that has year round schools. Since I am unfamiliar with the concept, I ... -
5 Leadership Styles that Can Transform Education As We Know It
When considering school reform, it’s often easy to think of factors such as who is responsible (teachers, parents, school systems, the government?), or of ... -
Ask an Expert: Authentic Diversity
Question: Dr. Lynch, I am an African American man whose son is being recruited by a large state university in the south. However, my ... -
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, extended ... -
Diverse Conversations: The Benefits of an Online Education
Over the past decade, the number of online colleges and universities has grown exponentially. This has led to many debates over the efficacy and ... -
Do Teachers really Hate Common Core?
As more and more governors and local politicians denounce Common Core initiatives, and more states officially back away from the standards, the debate over ... -
3 Important Themes of American Culture that Influence Our Schools
School culture can be defined as the shared beliefs, traditions, and behaviors within the school community. Considering the diverse nature of today’s society, it ... -
Diverse Conversations: What it is Like Being the First Female College President
For most of American history, the college/university presidency could be described as an “all boys club,” however, over the last 3 decades this has ... -
Crossing Your T’s and Dotting Your I’s: Educational Policies and You
“Do your homework.” The admonishment applies not just to school and students, but to teachers and educators-in-training as well. When in the process of ... -
3 Tips for New Teachers Who Want Well-Behaved Students
Student defiance is an unpleasant experience for all teachers, new and experienced. But as a new teacher, this can be particularly daunting. You might ...
