Author: Matthew Lynch
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The Call to Teach: Multicultural Education
America’s “melting pot” status is one that most citizens are proud to claim. The fact that people here often refer to themselves as one ethnicity or ... -
3 Reasons Kids Should Spend More Time in School
In the past, I’ve advocated for K-12 schools to abandon the traditional summers-off school calendar and switch to a year-round one. There are many benefits to ... -
4 Tips Cash-Strapped Districts Can Use to Pay Teachers What They Deserve
It’s no secret that teachers in the United States receive little recognition and a salary below their abilities, and that their training after hire consists of ... -
Ask An Expert: Disrupting the School-to-Prison Cycle
Question: Dr. Lynch, I am a youth counselor in Philadelphia, PA. Everyday I witness the public school system fail our children. The end result is that ... -
Missing Men: The Lack of African American Head Coaches in College Football
College football is arguably the most popular sport at the nation’s colleges and universities. Bringing in over $90 million annually in revenue at the highest grossing ... -
How to Make Math Learning Fun — and Effective
Math has always been known as one of the less-glamorous subjects. Sure, there are people who love the rhythm and reason of mathematical concepts, but average ... -
The Master List of Interview Prep for Teachers
While the precise format for an interview may vary from site to site, no matter where you are, there are some general tips and tricks for ... -
Mississippi K-12 Education on its Way Up?
Last year Carey Wright was named Superintendent of Education in my home state of Mississippi. With a long list of qualifications, including a consulting gig with ... -
The Impact of Emotional Leadership
Emotional Intelligence (EI) in leaders enhances thoughtful choices and unselfishness in their followers. As a result, leaders who are able to identify and manage their emotions ... -
4 Most Important Higher Education Happenings of 2015
2015 was full of activity, good and bad, for higher education. Let’s look back at just a few of this year’s happenings: Are for-profit colleges in ...
