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    Retention & Social Promotion SeriesTrending Topics
    By Matthew Lynch
    April 21, 2018
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    Pass or Fail: Early Intervention Supports and Strategies

    In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ...
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  • Retention & Social Promotion SeriesTrending Topics
    By Matthew Lynch
    April 17, 2018
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    Pass or Fail: Early Intervention Resources

    In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ...
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  • Uncategorized
    By Matthew Lynch
    November 7, 2017
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    Verified Service Learning Feeds the “Whole Student”

    Teachers and schools and school districts track grades. We all know, or can find out pretty easily, what mark a particular student made on a specific ...
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  • Policy & ReformTrending Topics
    By Matthew Lynch
    June 3, 2017
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    Why global education rankings don’t reveal the whole picture

    Daniel Caro, University of Oxford and Jenny Lenkeit, University of Oxford Country rankings in international education tests – such as PISA and TIMSS – are often ...
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  • Adult EducationElementary EducationSecondary EducationTrending Topics
    By Matthew Lynch
    June 2, 2017
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    How math education can catch up to the 21st century

    Mary E. Pilgrim, Colorado State University and Thomas Dick, Oregon State University In 1939, the fictional professor J. Abner Pediwell published a curious book called “The ...
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    Policy & Reform
    By Matthew Lynch
    April 19, 2017
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    The U.S. Education System is Under-performing and Here’s Why

    The U.S. public school system was originally established to educate America’s youth. More specifically, it was created to teach children basic skills, and to make them ...
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  • Special ReportTrending TopicsYear-Round Schooling
    By Matthew Lynch
    April 15, 2017
    5

    Year-Round Schools: 10 Things That You Should Know

    The United States is known for a lot of things, but a superior educational system is not one of them. Throughout most of America, schools have ...
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  • Education LeadershipPolicy & ReformTrending TopicsYear-Round Schooling
    By Matthew Lynch
    April 13, 2017
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    How to Implement a Year Round Schooling System

    Do you feel year-round schools would be a good choice for your district? The article that follows offers information on how to transition to a year-round ...
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    By Matthew Lynch
    April 3, 2017
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    18 Reasons the U.S. Education System is Failing

    Once upon a time, enthusiasts designed a formal education system to meet the economic demands of the industrial revolution. Fast forward to today and, with the ...
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  • Matthew LynchPolicy & Reform
    By Matthew Lynch
    March 31, 2017
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    Year-Round Schooling: How it Affects Students

    The traditional school year, with roughly three months of vacation days every summer, was first implemented when America was an agricultural society. The time off was ...
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  • Online Program Brings Power of Immersive Space Simulations to STEM Learning

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 19, 2019
  • Calculating math success

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 19, 2019
  • Create a culture of learning in your classroom

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 18, 2019
  • Real-world strategies to make math relevant

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 15, 2019
  • Arts integration for any classroom

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 13, 2019
  • 18 Reasons the U.S. Education System is Failing

    By Matthew Lynch
    April 3, 2017
  • The Top 5 Unexpected Benefits of Early Childhood Education

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 29, 2016
  • Why Mobile Technology Enhances Instruction

    By Matthew Lynch
    March 8, 2016
  • Transformational vs. Contemporary Leadership Styles

    By Matthew Lynch
    February 28, 2016
  • Top 3 Reasons the US Should Switch to Year-Round Schooling

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    August 13, 2016
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    February 18, 2019

    Top 3 Reasons the US Should Switch to Year-Round Schooling

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    Why More Teachers Need a Leadership Mindset

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    Black Boys in Crisis: Eliminating the School-to-Prison Pipeline

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    21 Inspirational Quotes That Nelson Mandela Made About Education

    We all have our heroes. Those human beings that seem larger than life and almost achieve Godlike status. One of my heroes is the late-great Nelson Mandela, who was affectionally ...
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    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents

    Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationK-12Online Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out

    Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBest of Best ListsBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingChild DevelopmentChild Development TechClassroom ManagementCurrent Ed NewsDigital LeadershipEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEdTech Startups & BusinessesEducation LeadershipEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationHigher Education EdTechK-12Matthew LynchModern ParentingOnline Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTestingYear-Round Schooling

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher

    One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingChild DevelopmentChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDisabilitiesDiversityEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGifted and Talented EducationHigh SchoolHigher EducationHigher Education EdTechK-12Middle SchoolModern ParentingOnline Learning & eLearningParent & Family TechParentingPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformSecondary EducationSpeakingSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 4: How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom

    Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using ...

International Education

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    Travel to these 10 international education conferences in 2019

    When you’re ready to explore educational ideas, trends, and strategies at an international level, you’re ready to include these conferences in your professional development portfolio. Education World Forum 2019 Improving ...
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    The A-Z of Education Blogs: Letters F-H

    Click here to access all of the articles in this series. In this multi-part series, we are profiling the best of the best education blogs, in alphabetical order. In the ...
  • Higher EducationInternational Education

    What would The UK government’s plans to cut student immigration by 50% mean for education ...

    The UK government is planning on slashing non-EU expat student numbers almost in half from 300,000 to 170,000 under tougher student visa rules. The threat is being greeted with dismay ...
  • International Education

    Why pushing undocumented children out of schools won’t help bring down net migration

    This article was written by Nando Sigona Leaked cabinet papers seen by the BBC suggest that back when she was home secretary, Theresa May wanted schools to carry out immigration ...
  • Education NewsInternational Education

    Why it doesn’t help — and may harm — to fail pupils with poor math ...

    This article was written by Elizabeth Walton Many South Africans were outraged by the recent announcement that for 2016, pupils in Grades 7 to 9 could progress to the next ...

Early Childhood Education

  • Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood

    15 Children’s Books That Teach Essential Life Lessons

    I have a son that is 2 years old and he is my pride and joy. I had a great father, and the dream of every father is that his ...
  • Early ChildhoodFeaturedFresh

    What to Expect: Age 5

    By the time kindergarten is close, your child is a wellspring of imagination and conversation. This magical age brings about new skills and capabilities that expand their small worlds. Your ...
  • Early ChildhoodFeaturedFresh

    What to Expect: Age 4

    Your child’s early years are full of wonder and rapid growth in every area of their life. Parents want to ensure that their children are meeting all of the necessary ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBest of Best ListsBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingCareer ReadinessChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesDiversityEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFirst Year TeachersFreshHigh SchoolK-12Middle SchoolModern ParentingParent & Family TechParental InvolvementParentingPersonalized LearningPolicy & ReformPreK-12Special EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachers

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents

    Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationK-12Online Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out

    Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of ...

Gifted and Talented Education

  • Gifted and Talented Education

    Teaching the gifted student in general education

    Look around the average general education classroom, and you’ll see a variety of students with different learning abilities. Some of the most challenging students to teach, however, might not be ...
  • Gifted and Talented Education

    Your Child is Talented and Gifted: Now What?

    Firstly, congratulations! The sky is the limit! It is the beginning of a fantastic journey. What does this mean for you and your family? Assuring your gifted and talented child’s ...
  • FeaturedFreshGifted and Talented EducationTeachers

    How brain-based learning makes a difference

    Brain-based learning is the result of recent advances in modern neuroscience. A mere twenty years ago, scientists just had begun to explore the regions of the brain. Now new techniques ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationK-12Online Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out

    Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of ...
  • FeaturedFreshGifted and Talented EducationSpecial Education

    10 Special Education and Gifted and Talented Education Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss in ...

    Special populations require specialized instruction. To remain current in the most effective educational methods, strategies, and tools available, you’ve got to attend conferences that provide cutting-edge professional development and networking ...

Black Boys in Crisis Series

  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBest of Best ListsBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingCareer ReadinessChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesDiversityEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFirst Year TeachersFreshHigh SchoolK-12Middle SchoolModern ParentingParent & Family TechParental InvolvementParentingPersonalized LearningPolicy & ReformPreK-12Special EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachers

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents

    Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDigital & Mobile TechnologyDigital LeadershipDisabilitiesEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationK-12Online Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out

    Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBest of Best ListsBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingChild DevelopmentChild Development TechClassroom ManagementCurrent Ed NewsDigital LeadershipEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEdTech Startups & BusinessesEducation LeadershipEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHBCU'sHigh SchoolHigher EducationHigher Education EdTechK-12Matthew LynchModern ParentingOnline Learning & eLearningOpEducationPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTestingYear-Round Schooling

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher

    One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the ...
  • Ask An ExpertAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingChild DevelopmentChild Development TechClassroom ManagementDisabilitiesDiversityEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech Policy & ReformEducation LeadershipElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGifted and Talented EducationHigh SchoolHigher EducationHigher Education EdTechK-12Middle SchoolModern ParentingOnline Learning & eLearningParent & Family TechParentingPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformSecondary EducationSpeakingSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTesting

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 4: How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom

    Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using ...
  • Adult EducationAsk An ExpertAssessmentAssistive TechnologyBlack Boys in CrisisBullyingChild DevelopmentClassroom ManagementDisabilitiesEarly ChildhoodEarly Childhood & K-12 EdTechEdTech & InnovationEdTech FuturesEdTech Startups & BusinessesEducation LeadershipEducation NewsElementary EducationElementary SchoolEquityFeaturedFirst Year TeachersFreshGamificationGifted and Talented EducationHigher EducationHigher Education EdTechK-12Middle SchoolModern ParentingOnline Learning & eLearningOpEducationParental InvolvementParentingPersonalized LearningPodcastPolicy & ReformRetention & Social Promotion SeriesSpecial EducationSTEMTeacher EducationTeachersTestingYear-Round Schooling

    The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 3: Why Teacher Shortages Occur

    It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher vacancies. Why do these cyclical teacher ...

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