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 This blog is no longer being updated.
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What Is the Future of Parental Engagement?
As K-12 academic standards become more rigorous, parents are becoming an even more integral piece of a student's success. What is the future of parental engagement?
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9 Tips for Teaching Coding in the Classroom
In response, I decided to write an article that gives teachers some practical suggestions on how to teach coding in a classroom.
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How to Create a Makerspace in any Space
This article discusses how educators can create a makerspace in any space.
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A Virtual Field Trip for Teachers
Three educators share how teaching English online to students in China has offered them unique cultural experiences without leaving their living rooms.
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How Technology Can Benefit Physical Education Classes
In this article, we will discuss how edtech can benefit physical education classes.
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Preparing Graduates to Meet STEM Needs and Opportunities
In this article, Judy Zimny on how we can prepare graduates to fill STEM needs and opportunities.
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5 Ways to Create Virtual Learning Experiences in Your Classroom
In this piece, I discuss how teachers can create virtual learning experience in the classroom.
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How Can Robotics Bring STEM Learning to Life?
In this piece, I discuss how robotics can bring STEM learning to life.
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How Social-Emotional Learning Helps Military-Connected Students Thrive
With grants from the Department of Defense Education Activity, two Texas districts are meeting the unique challenges that face students with parents in the armed forces.
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What Would Happen if Learning Materials Were Available Day One?
f all required learning materials, including textbooks, were provided to all students on or before the first day of class, the average price per student of learning materials would drop and students would be more successful.
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How a Principal-Training Model in Jordan Is Transforming Instruction
How education leaders from Jordan and Connecticut are learning and growing in their teaching practices.
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Problems With Unruly Classroom Behavior? There's an App for That
There are actually tons of apps designed to help teachers monitor and correct problem behaviors in the classroom. Let's discuss 3 of the best on the market.
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10 Virtual Tools for the Math Classroom
Many companies have developed virtual tools for math, which allow students to learn, practice, and have fun with different math concepts. We will discuss ten of the best on the market.