Matt Albert Ed.D.

About

Matt Albert, Ed.D., is the director at the Teshinsky Family Foundation, focusing on workforce development and alternate post-secondary pathways. He is the former executive director at the Center for Reflective Communities, a non-profit that provides training to parents and mental health professionals aimed at enhancing relationships between children and caregivers. Prior to CRC, he founded and ran New Los Angeles Charter Schools, public charter schools serving 600 students in grades K-8. Dr. Albert started his career as a high school teacher and administrator at a Los Angeles independent school. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles, an MA in political science from Columbia University, and a BA from the University of California, San Diego. He lives in Los Angeles and has two school-age children.

Recent Posts

Navigating the Risks of ChatGPT

It's important to be aware of the potential risks of ChatGPT, including cyberbullying, inappropriate content, predators, and academic integrity. Our kids are already ahead of us.

Has College Become Both Out of Reach and Out of Touch?

Is college still the key to the American dream? Parents and teens should start to seriously consider other pathways to future careers and success.

It’s Past Time We Rethink College for Everyone

Attitudes about post-secondary education have shifted, and there’s a shortage of skilled labor in the U.S. Should we keep pushing all students to attend college?

How Reflective Parenting Helps Manage Stressful Situations

Reflective parenting strengthens the parent-child relationship by helping parents better manage the stressful situations that arise while raising children.

Parenting in the Age of Legal Weed and Psychedelic Research

Legal cannabis and new psychedelic research have scrambled old paradigms. It's critical to rethink how we talk to kids about drugs.

Parenting While Languishing

Feeling blah? You’re not alone. Many parents are struggling emotionally.

The Isolation Caused by the Pandemic Has Led to My Kids' Odd Behaviors

The isolation caused by the pandemic has led to more imaginative (and sometimes odd) behaviors. It can be both worrisome and hilarious.

Should Next Year Be a Do-Over?

There’s talk of repeating this school year. It’s a terrible idea.

That Was Fun, but Kids Need to Be Back in School

There are some positives that have come out of this period. I’ve seen growth in areas like self-sufficiency and technology proficiency. These strengths can now be built upon going forward.

Is It Safe to Send Kids Back to School?

The CDC says yes. But how do we know for sure?