Matthew Lynch is an educational consultant and owner of Lynch Consulting Group, LLC. He is a former K-12 social studies and special education teacher who now researches policy and education reform. He also is the owner and editor of The Edvocate (www.theedadvocate.org) and The Tech Edvocate (www.thetechedvocate.org). This blog is no longer being updated.
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Black Boys in Crisis: Solutions to the School-to-Prison Pipeline
People who fall outside this fringe group of perceived misfits may wonder why the school-to-prison pipeline should matter to them. Outside of caring about the quality of life for other individuals, which is something that is not teachable, the school-to-prison pipeline matters in more tangible ways.
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Black Boys in Crisis: Why Are Schools So Quick to Lock Them Up?
Over and over statistics show that punishment for black boys - even first-time offenders - in schools is harsher than any other demographic.
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Are Your Materials Fueling Your Students' Success or Undermining It?
This two-step process will help educators analyze connections between their students' test results and the materials they are using.
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Black Boys in Crisis: The School-to-Prison Pipeline
It's a statistically sound fact that high school dropouts in all demographics have a higher likelihood of incarceration at some point in their lives.
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Black Boys in Crisis: Does Anyone Even Care?
Black boys are a student demographic that has been, and continues to be, misunderstood in P-20 classrooms. Misbehavior, learning styles, and social skills are often misconstrued as problems by educators when in fact, black boys are simply not receiving the most effective forms of discipline, lessons, and peer-interaction opportunities.
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Attributes of an Effective Teacher, Part 2: What You Need To Know
What do you need to know in order to be in charge of helping other people know things? What kind of information and wisdom does a teacher need to posses? In this blog, I will discuss all of the things you need to be knowledgeable about in order to be an effective teacher.
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3 Ways to Spark Courageous Thinking in Every Learner
Here's how schools should redesign learning to prepare students for an ever-evolving future.
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Attributes of an Effective Teacher, Part 1: What You Need To Be
Are you called to be a teacher? Taking some time to look over the important qualities that a teacher should possess and thinking about how much you exemplify those qualities can help you figure out whether or not teaching is for you. In this blog, I will discuss the attributes that you must possess in order to be an effective teacher.
Education
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What You Need to Know About the Conditions of Local School Funding
It is important for educators and parents/guardians to understand the funding conditions of their local school district(s) because each condition impacts the amount and continual financial support provided to each school. In this blog the details of local funding conditions will be observed in order to bring awareness for the type of education your students may be receiving within their school.
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Excitement Equals Excellence: How Educators Can Rile Up Student Motivation
No matter what model is used in managing a classroom, no matter what kind of curriculum structure is implemented, one of the biggest factors in student success is how engaged they are in the learning process. Put simply: student motivation equals student excellence.
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Collaborative Professional Development Is Essential to Teaching Students with Disabilities
With the inclusive approach becoming standard practice, administrators and general ed teachers must learn how to work with special ed teachers to support students with disabilities.
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A 6-Step Guide to Understanding Your Students' Cultures
You probably already know that as an educator, you will be constantly challenged to examine your own cultural beliefs, values and biases. While you are in the process of doing this, you are also in the perfect position to start learning about other cultures.
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Understanding the Various Types of School Financing Systems
Educators can argue that the funding within education determines student success, staff morale, and the overall functionality of school system. The importance of understanding all types of funding is crucial to your development as an Educator, parent/guardian, and student. In this blog, state funding will be addressed and aid in creating a better understanding of trends and issues in school financing systems.
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9 Things That Successful Schools Have in Common
Do you want to have a successful school? Are you looking to work for a success school system? Check out this article to understand nine characteristics of success schools.