Monthly Archives: June 2016
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Learning Upgrade Expands Elementary English Courses in Time for Back To School
New English Upgrade courses support standards-aligned lessons for grades 3, 4 & 5 (SAN DIEGO, CA) September 15, 2015 – Just in time for back to school, Learning ... -
10 Ed Tech Companies You’ll Absolutely Love
I have been blogging about education reform and innovation since 2010, and over that time span I have spotlighted a lot of ed tech companies and ... -
6 Ways That HBCU’s Shined During 2015
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, graduate just 3 percent of the total U.S. college population, but they account for 20 percent of all black ... -
Black History Month: An interview with Dr. Namandje Bumpus
**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 Prepare for Your First-Year Teachers Evaluation
As a new teacher, be aware that you will undergo evaluations by school principals or other administrators. Such evaluations often cause some anxiety for new teachers, ... -
Ask An Expert: K-12 Online Learning as a Life Skill
Question: My district recently announced that 30% of our high school courses will now be offered online, and this percentage will increase in the coming years. ... -
Which Election Issues Really Matter to Minority College Students?
There’s a lot of rhetoric in election years centering on young voters. What do young people want from politicians, and how can those politicians get those ... -
Why Asian Minority Data Needs Better Division
Certain minorities carry with them stereotypes associated with education. The idea that Asian students regularly excel academically is a myth that at times prohibits students from ... -
Segregation in Schools Continues to Persist
Segregation in schools was outlawed six decades ago, yet separation of students by race still exists in our schools today. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently ...