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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 This blog is no longer being updated.

Education Opinion 9 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying an Ed-Tech Product
In this piece, I discuss the 9 things you should ask yourself before buying an edtech product.
Matthew Lynch, April 10, 2017
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Education Opinion Why Makerspaces Are Perfect for School and Public Libraries
In this piece, I discuss why makerspaces are the perfect addition to public libraries.
Matthew Lynch, April 4, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Virtual Reality Could Transform Education as We Know It
In this piece, I discuss the potential for virtual education to transform the field of education as we know it.
Matthew Lynch, April 3, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Why Is It So Hard for Ed Tech Startups to Sell to Schools?
In this piece, we discuss why it is so difficult for some edtech startups to sell to schools, and offer possible solutions.
Matthew Lynch, March 27, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Building Real-World Connections and College and Career Readiness
By adopting a single platform that serves as a virtual staging area for all project-based learning, Columbus Signature Academy's New Tech High School helps connect students to real-world learning while prepping them for success in college and the workforce.
Matthew Lynch, March 22, 2017
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5 min read
Education Opinion How Digital Learning Led a Rural School to Explore AP Offerings
By: Amy Michalowski, Dean at The Virtual School
Matthew Lynch, March 21, 2017
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5 min read
Education Opinion Top Tips for Building a Successful EdTech Company
In this blog, I discuss some tips for starting a new edtech business.
Matthew Lynch, March 20, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Is Your District Ready for Financial Transparency?
To meet the reporting requirements of the Every Students Succeeds Act, many districts need to change the ways they track and report financial data. Here's what they need to know now.
Matthew Lynch, March 6, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion How Screens Turn Kids into "Digital Addicts"
In this article, I discuss how screens can turn kids into digital addicts.
Matthew Lynch, March 1, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion How the STEP Model Uncovers Local Bright Spots and Transforms Instruction
Professional learning communities are popular for good reason, but they don't all help teachers get better. A new model promises to change that.
Matthew Lynch, March 1, 2017
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Education Opinion To Build Critical Thinking Skills, Students Need a Platform
Student portfolios help teach students the essential habit of independent thinking.
Matthew Lynch, February 17, 2017
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4 min read
Education Opinion The Secret to Building Great Ed-Tech Products? Getting Teachers Involved
In this article, I discuss why teachers are the key to developing great edtech products.
Matthew Lynch, February 16, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Five Ed-Tech Companies That Are Taking Gamification to the Next Level: Part II
In part II of this two-part series, we will profile two companies that are taking gamification to the next level.
Matthew Lynch, February 6, 2017
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3 min read
Education Opinion Five Ed-Tech Companies That Are Taking Gamification to the Next Level: Part I
In part I of this two-part series, we will profile three companies that are taking gamification to the next level.
Matthew Lynch, January 30, 2017
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3 min read
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