Monthly Archives: July 2016
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Online Tutoring Service Reaches Industry Milestone
NetTutor, an online tutoring service operated by Link-Systems International (LSI) that provides support in any subject, recently reached an industry milestone by conducting more than three ... -
Here’s how screen time is changing the way kids tell stories
Allison S Henward, University of Hawaii Recently, at a child’s birthday party, I overheard a conversation between parents discussing their concern about “screen time.” Phones, computers, ... -
6 Strategies for Creating a Nurturing Classroom for Your LGBT Students
As a teacher, odds are that you will have at least one student who is gay or lesbian in your classroom. Regardless of how you feel ... -
Understanding State Funding: 4 Types of School Financing Systems
Educators can argue that the funding within education determines student success, staff morale, and the overall functionality of school system. The importance of understanding all types ... -
Ask An Expert: Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools
Question: I recently moved from New Jersey to a small town in Louisiana. To my amazement and horror, my children’s elementary school still uses corporal punishment. ... -
Why social interaction is essential to learning math
**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 ... -
The 7 Qualities of Learning-Centered Leadership
A revolution is taking place in school leadership. New policies call for higher academic standards and accountability. So-called “accountability systems” include more methods to develop and ... -
Why do so few black males go into STEM areas?
**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 ... -
What You Need to Know: 9 Characteristics of Successful Schools
Do you want to have a successful school? Are you searching to work for a success school system? Check out this article to understand nine characteristics ... -
6 Dos and Don’ts for New Teachers Who Need Help Correcting Student Misbehavior
There is bound to be some tension at some point in your classroom, no matter how organized or even how well-behaved your students are. Conflict can ...