Monthly Archives: November 2015
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4 ways HBCUs can prepare students for the lack of workplace diversity
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always been places that encourage greater diversity when it comes to higher education, both on their campuses and in the ... -
Ask Dr. Lynch: The Trayvon Martin Tragedy as a Teachable Moment
Question: I am an 8th-grade Social Studies teacher and want to discuss the Trayvon Martin tragedy with my students, but I am having difficulty coming up ... -
At a Glance: Why We Still Have Educational Inequities
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has a clause which emphasizes the principle of equality under the law, and states that “No State shall . ... -
The Rachael Ray Show surprises Kindergarten teacher with Redcat Audio Systems
I just love a heartwarming holiday story – especially when teachers and students are the beneficiaries. Kindergarten teacher Heidi Solivan got an early Christmas present when ... -
Feet on campus, heart at home: First-generation college students struggle with divided identities
**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 ... -
Expert Advice: How to Teach about Racism
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 ... -
Leading Successful HBCUs: Part I
Many HBCUs have closed over the last three decades and many are in serious trouble financially and in terms of leadership. Here to discuss this issue ... -
Do full-ride scholarships really increase college diversity?
The cost of going to college can be a deal-breaker. Even with Pell grants, scholarships, and some student loans, the overwhelming ticket price of higher education ... -
The Difficult Intersection of Low Literacy and Limited English Proficiency
We already know that in the United States, there are a variety of languages other than English spoken in homes. But let’s go even deeper than ... -
Technology and Multisensory Learning: A New Twist to an Old Application
Technology in K-12 classrooms is evolving at a rapid pace. Of K-12 teachers, 86 percent think that education technology is an essential in the classroom, and ...