Matthew Lynch
Dr. Lynch is an Assistant Professor of Education at Widener University, a blogger for the Huffington Post, and an education advice columnist for Education World. He spent seven years as a K-12 teacher, which gave him an intimate view of the impediments that hinder genuine education reform. He has focused the second stage of his career on researching topics related to educational policy, school leadership and education reform, particularly in the urban learning environment.
Dr. Lynch’s scholarship is intended to make a redoubtable, theoretically and empirically based argument that genuine school reform and the closing of the well-chronicled achievement gap are possible. His research and commentaries have been featured in publications throughout the United States and have centered on issues ranging from school reform to politics. Throughout his career, he has been interested in developing collaborative enterprises that move the field of education forward.
Dr. Lynch is the author of a newly released book entitled, It’s Time for a Change: School Reform for the Next Decade. In addition, he is the author of two forthcoming books; A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories (Routledge, February 26, 2012), and The Call to Teach: An Introduction to Teaching (Pearson, 2013). He is also the editor of the forthcoming 2-volume set, Before Obama: A Reappraisal of Black Reconstruction Era Politicians (Praeger, 2012). Please visit his website at www.drmattlynch.com for more information.
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Dr. Lynch’s scholarship is intended to make a redoubtable, theoretically and empirically based argument that genuine school reform and the closing of the well-chronicled achievement gap are possible. His research and commentaries have been featured in publications throughout the United States and have centered on issues ranging from school reform to politics. Throughout his career, he has been interested in developing collaborative enterprises that move the field of education forward.
Dr. Lynch is the author of a newly released book entitled, It’s Time for a Change: School Reform for the Next Decade. In addition, he is the author of two forthcoming books; A Guide to Effective School Leadership Theories (Routledge, February 26, 2012), and The Call to Teach: An Introduction to Teaching (Pearson, 2013). He is also the editor of the forthcoming 2-volume set, Before Obama: A Reappraisal of Black Reconstruction Era Politicians (Praeger, 2012). Please visit his website at www.drmattlynch.com for more information.
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The Economics of the School ReformAs the economic recession grinds on, the challenges facing our educational systems are mounting.
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Why We Need a National Standardized CurriculumWhile most of us imagine that the federal government is not necessarily in a position to dictate what states do in their schools, the fact is the federal government can very much impose its will.
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Educating and Nurturing Homeless StudentsHomelessness is another step down on the ladder of poverty and it is a very real problem faced by 1.5 million children in the United States.
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Understanding the Educational Needs of BoysToo many boys are struggling in schools today. Dr. Leonard Sax, a staunch proponent of the single-sex schools, suggests several reasons for this phenomenon.
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Reassessing the Inclusion DebateStudents with mild disabilities are generally part of a regular classroom and some may spend short periods of time each day in a resource room receiving specialized education.
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Teaching Students About RacismAs stated above, despite legislative changes that have made schools accessible to everyone, the mindsets of individuals who attend or work in schools have been slower to adapt and change.
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Protecting Students from Illegal Searches and SeizuresProtection against being subjected to unreasonable searches and seizures is provided to all American citizens by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
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Respecting a Student's Right to Free SpeechApart from the Fourth Amendment, the most important amendment pertaining to student rights is the First Amendment.
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Due Process in Suspension and ExpulsionThe right to education for every student is the major considerations of the U.S. Supreme Court when dealing with issues concerning due process and suspensions and expulsions.
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Using a Multicultural Approach in the ClassroomThe growing number of immigrants in the United States has created an interesting challenge for American schools.
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Effectively Supporting English Language LearnersWhile a student is learning a functional level of English at school, many other factors play a role outside the classroom.
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Effectively Educating Gifted StudentsIt is a challenge for teachers to generate ways to stimulate gifted students and provide them with the resources and instruction that will allow them to test their abilities and grow intellectually.
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Becoming Aware of the Learning Differences and Preferences of Boys and GirlsWhile debate continues on whether or not differences in gender are determined more by biology or society, one thing is patently clear: gender awareness is central to working in schools where adolescents are the predominant school population.
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Utilizing Culturally Responsive Curriculum in the ClassroomInstead of the “color blind” approach to instruction where students’ race or ethnic background is overlooked in the interests of equality, it is wise for teachers to be “color aware” in designing their classroom climate and curriculum.
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Embracing Bilingual Education ModelsA major outcome of the Lau v. Nichols case was that the U.S. Office of Civil Rights created a series of guidelines for schools to follow with respect to linguistic diversity.
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Debating the Efficacy of Bilingual Education ProgramsThe debate on how best to educate ELL students continues, with little promise of a clear-cut way to proceed emerging anytime soon. At the same time, the diversity of languages of spoken in U.S. schools continues to expand.
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Examining the Attributes of Effective SchoolsAlthough diverse school models exist, a fundamental question remains—how are we to know whether or not a school model is effective, and how can effectiveness be judged?