Monthly Archives: July 2016
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Educators: Are You Really Technology Literate?
The Internet is firmly here to stay. Computers and the World Wide Web have come a long way since the net first launched in the late ... -
3 Reasons Why School Districts Should Revitalize Underperforming Schools
As we’re still working with an ever-growing achievement gap, it’s worth considering who should be the key players in reforming our lowest-performing schools. School districts need ... -
The Pathway to Successful Teaching and Learning
Success takes planning. As a teacher, you will need to constantly evaluate the performance of your students and of yourself. But how do you know what ... -
3 Stories That Reveal How Important Arts Education Really Is
The arts have always had a secondary place in K-12 learning. If you doubt that statement, think of the first programs to go whenever budget cuts ... -
2 Celebrities That Championed P-20 Education in 2015
In today’s educational landscape, there are many celebrities who championed the field of education through their work and philanthropy. I was impressed by the philanthropic acts ... -
Examining The Federal Government’s Role in Educational Reform
In the decades of attempted educational reform, the U.S. government has been the biggest player. Following the Nation at Risk report the federal government became more ... -
Why Family Involvement is Vital to Successful Educational Reform
Family involvement is tied not only to student success, but also to the success of schools as a whole. Greater appreciation for the importance of the ... -
Too Rough, Too Rowdy: External Causes of Misbehavior
Managing behavior in the classroom is one of the factors that new teachers find the most frustrating. Although misbehavior is easy to identify, finding the solution ... -
Career Exploration – Determining Your Interests and Strengths
**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 ... -
New Teacher? Here Are 15 Ways to Prepare for an Evaluation
Each school system has a process for measuring and evaluating their teachers. In most districts, all teachers are evaluated by an administrator and provided feedback at ...