Monthly Archives: August 2015
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4 Ways to Find (and Keep) the Best Teachers
When it comes to school reform, we often think of getting rid of bad teachers. However, an issue that is possibly more pressing is hiring, training ... -
Do LGBTQ students feel safe on college campuses?
According to AmericanProgress.org, over 70 percent of LGBTQ students “reported experiencing sexual harassment, compared with 61 percent of non-LGBT students.” To compound the issue, many college ... -
Pearson to spend $2.3 billion on education
Pearson, the education juggernaut that recently sold two media outlets for nearly $2 billion, is planning to spend over $2.3 billion on education across the globe. ... -
The Role of Public Schools in the Advancement of the Communities
Public schools can play a significant role in the general improvement of their respective communities, and can operate as a major platform for enhancing child welfare ... -
Are charter schools working in New Orleans?
Doesn’t seem like its been 10 years, but Hurricane Katrina changed the landscape and lives of so many when it made landfall in New Orleans a ... -
6 Ways Teachers can Foster Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the diversity of their student population understand the importance of promoting cultural ... -
Parents grade schools “F” for filthy
National Survey Reveals Schools Fail Parents’ White Glove Test Phoenix, AZ (August 10, 2015) – Parents say schools don’t make the grade when it ... -
Study: Black professors must be "entertaining"
A new study published by Vanderbilt University underpins the theory of racial bias in higher education. According to the study, black faculty members are not only wanted ... -
Julian Bond to be honored with endowment at University of Virginia
**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 ... -
4 States that Want to Change How Much Teachers Are Paid
The amount teachers are paid has been the subject of some controversy. Yet with U.S. teachers spending more time in the classroom than other teachers worldwide, ...