Monthly Archives: November 2015
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Should we abolish educator tenure?
**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 ... -
Ask An Expert: The State of the U. S. Educational System
Question: Dr. Lynch, at one point in time the United States K-12 educational system was considered to be the best in the world. However, currently we ... -
Obama pledges $118 M to help females of color
The White House has announced its pledge of $118 million to go towards the economic prosperity of girls and women of color. This initiative, Prosperity Together, dedicates $100 million ... -
Higher education cuts in Oklahoma on the way
Higher education cuts on the state level continue despite mounting evidence that cutting money from colleges and universities serves as a hindrance in the future. This time ... -
Can charter schools fix education in America?
**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 ... -
Accountability: Just One Piece of the School Reform Puzzle
School reform can no longer rely mostly on inputs—that is, giving schools more resources and more support. In order for schools to really help the students ... -
For-profit college forced to pay $95 million settlement
In what is perhaps the largest monetary settlement in higher education, Education Management Corporation (EMC) has agreed to a $95.5 million settlement with the United States Justice ... -
For Aspiring Teachers Only: Are You a Specialist?
Many teachers have specialties that allow them to teach all grade levels, pre-K through grade 12. These specialties include (but are not limited to) art, music, ... -
Report: Higher education not translating to lower unemployment
Globally, there is an uneven balance between proficient workers and the amount of available jobs matching their skill level and expectations, according to the International Labour ... -
Does music education make children smarter?
It’s no secret that throughout the United States, music education programs are being eliminated due to funding. However the benefits these programs can bring are critical ...