Monthly Archives: September 2015
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3 Developments on No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind expired in 2007 after lawmakers couldn’t come to a compromise over its renewal. Fifteen years have blown by since the last time ... -
Public schools last frontier to equality?
**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 ... -
Are parents missing from schools or are they being pushed out?
**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 ... -
These 3 Studies on Education Results May Shock You
Studies are a dime a dozen these days, but there are still plenty that force you to pay attention. Let’s talk about three education related ones ... -
The First Year Teaching: How do I involve parents and the community?
Teachers are often the first line of defense when it comes to their students overall well-being. Academics aside, teachers have a big responsibility to students, both ... -
The Principal’s Role in Improving Student Learning
Increased attention at both the local and national levels on improving student learning has resulted in a growing expectation in some states and districts for principals ... -
Understanding Strategy and Strategic Leadership
Strategy leadership involves decision-making aimed at shaping the direction of the organization. In a school, creating strategy takes time, three to five years and beyond. Strategy ... -
These 3 Advancements in Early Childhood Education Could Change Society
Even though education should begin as early as possible, there are only 15 states and the District of Columbia that require Kindergarten by law, and there ... -
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon proposes tuition freeze at state colleges
Under Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s latest budget proposal, there will be a tuition freeze and an increase in higher education funding. “As a result, these Presidents ... -
White House celebrates HBCU week
This week was HBCU Week at the White House as education leaders meet to talk about the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. On Tuesday, Vice President ...