Monthly Archives: November 2015
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Hands-on chemistry comes home
Science is one of those topics that just has to be experienced to be understood. When I was a public elementary school teacher, I truly saw ... -
Diverse Conversations: Supporting LBGTQ College Students
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning (LGBTQ) students go through a period where they struggle to fit in or feel alienated by their student body. ... -
How to organize your study room properly
**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 ... -
How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Every semester, I receive the following questions about the culturally responsive classroom from my pre-service and inservice teachers: How can I create a culturally responsive environment ... -
Using words, not swords: The black experience of white privilege
**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 ... -
3 Disturbing Trends Made Prevalent By Technology
The Information Era has dramatically changed the way we educate our children. We live in a world of rapid change and the resemblance to yesterday is ... -
Education Technologies and Concepts that Every Teacher Should Know: Part I
Click here to read all the posts in this series. The Information Era began some decades ago. Since its inception, though, it has dramatically changed the ... -
Future Avenues and Directions for School District Central Office Reform
Direct indicators of student performance and achievement should be the focus, in order to better understand the link between student achievement and district central offices. For ... -
More Time for Educating: Technology and Teaching Efficiency
The hours an educator spends in active teaching pursuits are just a small piece of the overall workload puzzle. Between developing lesson plans, reporting on student ... -
4 Expert Tips to Help Low-Income Students Enjoy Unparalleled Success
Students from low-income homes begin their education at a disadvantage. They often don’t have the means for even the most basic resources needed for success in ...