Author: Matthew Lynch
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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 the place ... -
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 is sometimes ... -
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 changed. Over ... -
Grading Obama on Education Reform
Several weeks ago, I discussed President Obama’s education record in my introduction to education class. In particular, we talked about P-20 education, which begins in preschool ... -
Educational Technologies and Concepts that Every Teacher Should Know: Part III
Click here to read all the posts in this series. While every district, school, and individual classroom operates in its own way, new technologies and education ... -
15 Tips To Take The Stress Out Of Teacher Evaluations
Across the United States, teacher education programs do the hard work of training tomorrow’s educators for the classroom. But with only so many hours in the ... -
5 Factors that Influence the Future of HBCUs
When HBCUs (or historically black colleges and universities) first began popping up in America, they were a necessity to higher educational paths for African American young ... -
Don’t Miss this Quick (Yet Important) Guide to Multiculturalism in the United States
The United States is becoming more diverse every day. We are rapidly approaching, if not yet solidly in, an era where the majority of students are ... -
Why Education Reformers Shouldn’t Dismiss the Idea of Year-Round Schooling
When it comes to propositions for educational reform, the suggestion that the U.S. adopt a year-round schooling model is one of the most drastic – at ... -
Emotional Leadership Preparation
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 ...
