Matthew Lynch
Education Week
Richmond, VA, United States
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Au Revoir from Education Futures
Over the last five years, I have enjoyed writing about the future of education, but all things must come to an end. As of November 20, 2018, I will no longer be writing this blog, a decision that I made after much contemplation. → Read More
6 Steps to Data-Driven Literacy Instruction
A district reading intervention specialist explains how she makes sense of a sea of data to foster more proficient readers. → Read More
Four Keys to a Modern IT Approach in K-12 Schools
Here are four ways that school district IT departments can adopt a more mature and modern approach that will allow them to be more successful, despite having limited resources. → Read More
5 Features That Make Phones Great for Kids
Should your elementary-schooler have a phone of their own, let alone a smartphone? What "extra features" will come along with your newfound ability to keep in touch with your child? For those still mulling it over, these are the 5 features that can make a phone a good, or not so good, choice for your child. → Read More
What's the Difference Between Burnout and Demoralization, and What Can Teachers Do About It?
Teachers across the country are fighting back to gain control over their professions. Here's some expert advice that can help. → Read More
Revisiting Using Edtech for Bullying and Suicide Prevention
Every year about this time, I write a series of articles about suicide and bullying prevention, and this year will be no different. I can always count on advocates and education companies from all over the world to send me information about what's new in the field. Out of all the companies and products, NetSupport DNA is the one that resonates with me the most. → Read More
The Age of Automation Demands that Students Learn Soft Skills
Wise educators and other stakeholders need to ask: How best do we prepare students for the coming age of automation? → Read More
4 Ways to Identify and Support Students with Dyslexia
New California guidelines help teachers and administrators offer targeted remediation and accommodation. → Read More
3 Best Practices for Giving Teachers Ownership of Their PD
An instructional coaching leader from South Carolina shares how his state is using PLCs, teacher leaders, and video coaching to inspire teachers to improve. → Read More
3 Best Practices for Giving Teachers Ownership of Their PD
An instructional coaching leader from South Carolina shares how his state is using PLCs, teacher leaders, and video coaching to inspire teachers to improve. → Read More
10 Characteristics of an Innovative Classroom
If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including: → Read More
10 Characteristics of an Innovative Classroom
If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including: → Read More
10 Characteristics of an Innovative Classroom
If your goal is to engage and educate students to the greatest extent possible, you need to consider the benefits of an innovative classroom. An innovative classroom will possess several key traits, including: → Read More
3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Teacher
A retired teacher offers his insights on staying connected with parents and students in and outside the classroom. → Read More
3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Teacher
A retired teacher offers his insights on staying connected with parents and students in and outside the classroom. → Read More
Let Students Take Control of Their Learning
A principal shares his alternative school's approach to connecting the most challenging students to their education through real-world experiences. → Read More
Let Students Take Control of Their Learning
A principal shares his alternative school's approach to connecting the most challenging students to their education through real-world experiences. → Read More
How eLearning Creates a Global Community
The rise in popularity of eLearning and its associated programs is well on its way to creating a tightly-knit global community. → Read More
How E-Learning Creates a Global Community
The rise in popularity of e-learning and its associated programs is well on its way to creating a tightly-knit global community. → Read More
Six Ways to Get Your School on the Education 4.0 Train
Seeing gaps between what you're teaching and what your students need to be able to compete effectively in the modern workforce? Here's how to close them. → Read More