Monthly Archives: November 2015
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The 4 Attributes of Transformational Leadership
Leadership – it’s not just giving orders. The role of school administration is about more than just making schedules and disciplining children. Transformational leadership offers administrators ... -
Virginia education summit outlines K-12 challenges
The News Virginian reports that the Education Committee part of the Virginia General Assembly met at the University of Virginia for an education summit that ... -
Johnson C. Smith University opens STEM education & research center
**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 Slow Gamification of K-12 Classrooms
Children are becoming acutely acquainted with mobile technology long before their K-12 classroom years. When they arrive at their first organized school experiences, they are often ... -
8 More Reasons the U.S. Education System is Failing
In the first part of this series, I discussed 10 reasons the U.S. education system is still struggling to return to its glory days. In thinking ... -
For Aspiring Teachers Only: Can You Find a Job After Graduation?
You’ve taken the classes, decided which subjects and grade levels you want to specialize in, have an idea as to which school settings you might want ... -
Obama reveals nearly $3 billion in Ed-Tech dollars
Earlier this month, President Obama announced nearly $3 billion in education technology commitments from various private technology companies and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to ... -
Reasons for the Emergence of Distributed Leadership
Two explanations have been offered for the emergence of distributed leadership. The first is the failure of the “charismatic hero” associated with transformational leadership. The second ... -
4 Undeniable Challenges of Teaching Today
Any teacher will tell you that teaching is a challenging job. It tests not only the physical endurance of those who decide to teach but also ... -
Missouri football players call for school president’s resignation
A collection of black University of Missouri football players are refusing to practice or play in games until the school’s president Tim Wolfe resigns. The move ...