Monthly Archives: March 2016
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4 Interesting Facts about Education in Mississippi
Mississippi is my home state, and an interesting state at that. Some time ago I wrote an article about what MLK would say about education in ... -
Standardized Testing for Colleges: A Necessary Evil?
Standardized testing in K-12 education is a perennial hot button issue. Proponents feel that measuring knowledge in these rigid ways helps lift the entire educational system. ... -
Campus diversity: Are Ivy Leagues getting closer?
America has a love-hate relationship with its eight Ivy League universities. For the majority, these elite schools are seen as unattainable places, reserved for those with ... -
Former HBCU leaders start executive search firm
Four former Historically Black College and University administrators have partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to start a new executive search firm. Titled TM2 Executive ... -
Black students suspended, expelled more than peers
According to a new study published by the University of Pennsylvania, black students make up nearly 40 percent of students suspended in Florida. “The study details ... -
Remembering Ahmed’s Clock: 3 Facts about the Harsh Reality of the School-to-Prison Cycle
In September, Ahmed Mohamed was detained by officers from the Irving Police Department for bringing a homemade clock to school that his teacher mistook for a ... -
Accountability in the Classroom: How to Write an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
If you are a special education teacher it is necessary to learn how to write a individualized education plan (IEP). Through IEPs, educators can ensure that ... -
HBCUs face peril under proposed education plans
From President Obama to Hillary Clinton, both Democrats have or will face backlash for their plans to make education more affordable. Sounds crazy on the surface ... -
Highly Qualified Teachers: Should Federal Requirements be Removed?
The federal provisions that define “highly qualified teachers” in the No Child Left Behind Act could soon be a thing of the past if U.S. House ... -
How Certification Affects Your Quality as a Teacher
There’s a lot of discussion right now in the world of education about teacher quality. Is it it’s flagging? If so, why? Whatever the case, how ...