Monthly Archives: March 2016
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Ask An Expert: Taking the Stress Out of Teacher Evaluations
Question: I am a recent college graduate and I am gearing up for my first year of teaching. I was well trained by my professors, but ... -
Are black girls being pushed out of school?
A study released by law researchers at Columbia University shows evidence that of all groups, black K-12 female students are kicked or pushed out of school ... -
The #1 Reason Young Black Boys Face Trouble in School
A new study produced by researchers at the University of Iowa reveals that black boys are seen as more threatening than white boys. While that’s not necessarily breaking ... -
The power of the iPad in Kindergarten
**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 mother’s view on cell phones in the classroom
**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 ... -
Want black boys to stay in school? Improve income equality
Income equality is a hot political topic as of late. Politicians use it as a wedge issue on both sides to ensure that voters will flock to ... -
How Teachers Can Truly Foster a Multicultural Classroom
By Matthew Lynch America’s “melting pot” status is one that most citizens are proud to claim. The fact that people here often refer to themselves as ... -
Diverse Conversations: College Life, Military Veterans, and Mental Illness
Thousands of veterans are returning home each month and transitioning back to civilian life. For many, this includes going back to college or taking college courses. ... -
3 reasons you should care about Hispanic Serving Institutions
Hispanic Americans with dreams of a college degree face different challenges than their white, and even black, peers. For those who hold English as a second ... -
5 Reasons Why Teachers Can’t Do It All
You are probably familiar with the concept of the “superstar teacher,” particularly since it is perpetuated in popular culture through movies like the classic Edward James ...