Tag: edreform
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Trayvon Martin and the Burden of Young Black Males
Initially, I was hesitant about writing an opinion piece on the killing of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent public outcry because a multitude of gifted writers ... -
3 Ways to Become a Culturally Responsive Teacher
Given the wealth of diversity in our nation’s public schools, it is no wonder that culturally responsive pedagogy is becoming more of a presence. Culturally responsive ... -
3 Solutions to the High School Dropout Problem
By Matthew Lynch Bleak numbers surround the national high school dropout rate. Many of society’s other problems – like unemployment, poverty and overcrowded prisons – can ... -
Is “School Choice” an Anti-Public School Sentiment?
There are a lot more options for receiving K-12 education today than when I was growing up. Long gone are the days when parents had to ... -
4 Reasons Why We Need More Minority Instructors in Schools and Colleges
The number of minority students enrolled in U.S. schools and colleges is growing at a rapid rate, yet student enrollment is not matched by minority teacher ... -
The 4 Dimensions of a Positive School Culture
As today’s school leaders seek to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary for effectiveness in current educational institutions, they should realize that there are ... -
Why the business community cares about Common Core Standards
By Matthew Lynch In the education community’s frantic pace to stay accountable with each other and the government, I think some other aspects of our society ... -
3 Unusual Statistics about the U.S. Educational System
As a former public school educator, and someone who watches public school policy closely, I believe the K-12 system here in America is on its way ... -
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 is never ... -
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 Great American ...
