Monthly Archives: June 2015
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Clearwater Christian College in Florida set to close
A statement on the Clearwater Christian College’s website tells of the school’s abrupt closer. “After much prayer and with a genuine heaviness of heart, a motion ... -
Education groups spend millions lobbying for NY charter schools
According to the New York Daily News, two education groups in New York have spent millions lobbying lawmakers to “lift the charter school cap and allow ... -
What the end to desegretation in Pitt County, NC really means
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
A diverse perspective: Breaking perceptions and stereotypes one day at a time.
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
House bill to tackle sexual violence on college campuses
A bi-partisan bill introduced by Representatives Jackie Speier, a Democrat from California, and Patrick Meehan, a Republican from Pennsylvania, aims “to toughen federal oversight of how ... -
Michigan governor set to approve new education money
Higher education and public schools received a shot in the arm from the Michigan legislature this past week. At least if the Governor Rick Snyder approves ... -
Why The U.S. Education System is Failing: Part I
Once upon a time, enthusiasts designed a formal education system to meet the economic demands of the industrial revolution. Fast forward to today and, with the ... -
Teachers in Mexico go on strike
A group called the National Coordinator of Education workers in Mexico went on indefinite strike this past week to protest the country’s new education rules. According ... -
Is public education under-funded in Tennessee? One lawsuit says so
In a move that may possibly alter how state legislatures do business, the Hamilton County Department of Education has filed a lawsuit against the state for ... -
Diverse Conversations: Analyzing the Intersection of Higher Education and Immigration Reform
Immigration reform has been a hot button issue in the United States for decades. Earlier this year, the Obama administration, along with members of the Republican ...