Author: Matthew Lynch
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Important Concepts of Instructional Leadership
In instructional leadership, the principal’s role is deeply involved with setting the school’s direction. The “mission” dimension focuses on the principal’s role in cooperating with staff, ... -
Standardized Testing for Colleges: A Necessary Evil?
Standardized testing in K-12 education is a perennial hot button issue. Proponents feel that measuring knowledge in these rigid ways helps lift the entire educational system. ... -
Becoming a Transformational School Leader
Though community-building takes time, its impact is long-lasting. In order to implement change in a school environment, creating a common vision is paramount. The biggest challenge ... -
Deciphering the Sociopolitical Context of School Reform
This sociopolitical context refers to contemporary ideologies, regulations, policies, conditions, laws, practices, traditions, and events that define America’s education. These ideologies, practices, laws, and policies cause ... -
How Smart Schools Are Stretching their Budgets through Gifts-in-Kind
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Gary C. Smith, the president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Exchange ... -
Year-Round Schooling: How it would Help Minority Students
In my previous two posts, I’ve emphasized the need for all American K-12 schools to transition to a year-round school calendar. I’ve highlighted and debunked the ... -
Diverse Conversations: Preparing Students for the Labor Force
College is supposed to prepare students for their future careers, but half of America’s employers believe that today’s graduates are unprepared for the labor force. For ... -
Mobile Technology in K-12 Classrooms: More Than a Question of Cost
Tablets have become a learning fixture in many K-12 classrooms. The quick access to information and capability to provide personalized learning are just a few of ... -
Global Education and Corporate Leaders Gather to Prepare for College 2025
Education, corporate and philanthropic leaders from around the world who met in Essex, NY at a two-day Summit believe that many colleges will be unrecognizable in ...