Yearly Archives: 2015
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Maryland to improve education of immigrant students
There are more than 65,000 English language learners who attend public schools in Maryland and one in every 10 students in elementary school is a a ... -
President Obama signs Every Student Succeeds Act into law
No Child Left Behind is no more as President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act into law last Thursday. The bill basically undoes No Child ... -
Diversity: Why Classrooms Need It
School climate and school culture directly impact student success. As a result, it is particularly important for the school culture (and the classroom culture) to reflect, ... -
Academic Plateau: The Worse-Off Generation?
The great dream of all parents is that their children will grow up to have even better life circumstances than they do. Parents want their little ... -
LMS software and the integration of technology in the classroom
**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 ... -
5 Quick Facts You Should Know About Poverty and School Funding
The current U.S. economy continues to improve, but there is one area that is still feeling the squeeze from the recession years: K-12 public school funding. ... -
HBCU Insights: Protecting Cheyney’s legacy
A column by Dr. Larry Walker For nearly 180 years Cheyney University has been a beacon of hope for Black students from a variety of socio-economic ... -
Teachers: 8 Tips for Dealing with Problem Students
Over half of new teachers leave the field within the first 3 years. Why? Many cite the stress of dealing with disruptive and problem behavior in ... -
The Two Types of Interviews New Teachers Should Be Prepared For
It’s a good idea to prepare for interviews before you’re called for one. Being prepared for the interview creates a favorable impression on your potential employer ... -
Bilingual Education: 5 Reasons Why Starting Early is Important
This generation of K-12 students is growing up in a society that is increasingly bilingual. Foreign language requirements have long been a core requirement for high ...