Tag: school reform
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Year-Round Schooling: Should We Add on Extra Time, Too?
In this series, I’ve advocated for K-12 schools to shift from the traditional summers-off school calendar to year-round schooling. Consistency, less time spent relearning material, and ... -
Lessons from Educators on the Big Screen: Part III
It may be true that Hollywood tends to glamorous things and turn true stories into not-so-true ones for the screen, but there are also a lot ... -
Education and esafety: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read in the News
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Keir McDonald, Chairman of EduCare, a company that provides bespoke training solutions for schools. Their courses ... -
3 Reasons to Consider Adopting an Emotional Leadership Style
When we look at all the data available on cognitive, intellectual, and philosophical views of leadership, and their combination with other frameworks, we see the power ... -
3 Ways to Revolutionize STEM education in the United States
We need to revolutionize STEM education in the United States. Why? According to the STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) Coalition, there are 26 million STEM ... -
Happier Students, Higher Scores: The Role of Arts Integration in the Classroom
The arts have always had a secondary place in K-12 learning. If you doubt that statement, think of the first programs to go whenever budget cuts ... -
Can Public Schools Survive School Choice Initiatives?
By Matthew Lynch The U.S. lags behind France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil AND the U.K. combined in math and science, despite spending more on public ... -
Is superstar teacher sharing a good idea?
By Matthew Lynch Teachers make a tremendous impact on the amount of learning experienced in classrooms and in cultivating an atmosphere that celebrates learning and engaging students. ... -
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 since the ... -
Why You Need Both Data and Common Sense for School Reform
By Matthew Lynch The first step to positive K-12 reform within a school and a district is to find a starting point. Often, data sets are ...
