The Ultimate Demise of Common ...

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The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part III: The Logistics 

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D. – From an idealogical perspective, the differences that divide Americans are also what make the nation...

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The Ultimate Demise of Common ...

Aug 11, 2014 by

The Ultimate Demise of Common Core

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D. – There isn’t anything in recent educational history that has caused more of a stir than the...

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A Year Later and We Are Still ...

Sep 12, 2011 by

A Year Later and We Are Still Waiting for Superman

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D. – Recently I viewed the documentary, Waiting for Superman, for the umpteenth time, and I noted that almost...

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Due Process in Suspension and ...

Aug 12, 2011 by

Due Process in Suspension and Expulsion

Matthew Lynch The right to education for every student is a major consideration of the U.S. Supreme Court when dealing with issues...

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The Impact of Gender Responsiv...

Aug 1, 2011 by

The Impact of Gender Responsiveness on Academic Achievement

Research shows that there are many differences in the way boys and girls are treated in the classroom, and that differences in...

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Examining the Attributes of Ef...

Jul 31, 2011 by

Examining the Attributes of Effective Schools

How are we to know whether a school model is effective? How can effectiveness be judged? Lynch discusses the common characteristics...

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Staffing Schools with Committe...

Jul 29, 2011 by

Staffing Schools with Committed, Competent Teachers

Matthew Lynch In order for school reform in the U.S. to be successful, we must recruit, train, retrain, and fairly compensate...

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Debating the Efficacy of Bilin...

Jul 28, 2011 by

Debating the Efficacy of Bilingual Education Programs

The debate on how best to educate ELL students continues, with little promise of a clear-cut way to proceed emerging anytime soon. At...

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Race and Disparity in Educatio...

Jul 6, 2011 by

Race and Disparity in Educational Funding

Communities that are dominated by specific racial minorities tend to be areas where there is a lower tax base. Generally, in all...

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Using a Multicultural Approach...

Jul 4, 2011 by

Using a Multicultural Approach in the Classroom

Multiculturalism, by nature is based on the premise of social equality and an appreciation of all cultures. By advocating a...

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Effectively Supporting English...

Jul 1, 2011 by

Effectively Supporting English Language Learners

While a student is learning a functional level of English at school, many other factors play a role outside the classroom. Like most...

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Becoming Aware of the Learning...

Jun 29, 2011 by

Becoming Aware of the Learning Differences and Preferences of Boys and Girls

In the middle school years, parents and teachers often observe a distinct shift in interest levels and in personality among students,...

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Educating and Nurturing Homele...

Jun 28, 2011 by

Educating and Nurturing Homeless Students

Many homeless families live in shelters in rural or urban areas. With one income, high rent and living expenses, many families are...

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Examining the Impact of Cultur...

Jun 27, 2011 by

Examining the Impact of Culture on Academic Performance

A person’s culture and upbringing has a profound effect on how they see the world and how they process information. This fact was...

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