Monthly Archives: June 2016
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Using the free classes on iTunes U
**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 ... -
Keeping Our Eyes on Both Birds in Early Childhood Education
**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 Ways to End Anti-Gay Bullying
With the Supreme Court’s decision this year to recognize same-sex marriage and promote marriage equality, it is clear that attitudes toward individuals who are LGBT are ... -
Who should monitor homeschooling?
Robert Kunzman, Indiana University, Bloomington Should homeschool parents have complete control over the content and outcomes of their children’s education, with no external assessment or evaluation ... -
How to Motivate Intrinsic Learning in K-12 Students
By Matthew Lynch What students desire from their school experience is not necessarily what their parents and members of the larger community want them to learn ... -
6 Biggest Higher Education Losses of 2015
All in all, 2015 was a good year for higher education. We experienced some great wins, but we also experienced some big losses. Let’s look back ... -
What gets students motivated to work harder? Not money
Matthew G Springer, Vanderbilt University Rewarding teachers financially for student achievement is an increasingly common practice, despite mixed evidence as to whether it improves results. Some ... -
Data secrecy violating data democracy in D.C. public schools
**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 ... -
Have for-profit schools preyed on minorities?
Turn on your television to any local station during daytime hours, and you’re sure to see a handful of commercials touting the amazing benefits of enrolling ... -
5 trends in college diversity to look for in 2016
Student protests. Strikes by football teams. High-profile officials resigning. In 2015, equality and fair representation on college campuses saw the media spotlight and people across the ...