Monthly Archives: September 2016
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How an Art Education degree can postively impact your students
*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 ... -
Wasted Data: 5 Facts about Why We Don’t Use Existing Student Databases
It’s no secret that technology implementation in P-12 schools comes with some serious red tape. While American colleges and universities tend to be at the forefront ... -
2 Stories That Spotlight Mississippi’s Troubled K-12 Education System
Year after year, Mississippi is always the laughing stock of the K-12 education world. Its students continuously score low on standardized exams, and its graduation rate ... -
Can Michigan crack top 10 education state list?
Michigan state school superintendent Brian Whiston has an aggressive plan to morph state schools into the best in the country. According to Mlive.com, the state Department of ... -
The Power of 140 Characters
**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 ... -
Can Pearson Education Stay Relevant?
The largest education company in the world, Pearson Education, has endured recent setbacks. Sales are down roughly 4 percent this quarter and 10 percent of the ... -
6 Strategies for Creating a Nurturing Classroom for Your LGBT Students
As a teacher, odds are that you will have at least one student who is gay or lesbian in your classroom. Regardless of how you feel ... -
Independent board to lead Tennessee universities?
According to the Times Free Press, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has a plan that would create independent boards “for the University of Memphis and other four-year ... -
Why Education Reformers Shouldn’t Dismiss the Idea of Year-Round Schooling
When it comes to propositions for educational reform, the suggestion that the U.S. adopt a year-round schooling model is one of the most drastic – at ... -
How to Build a Teaching Portfolio
When applying for a teaching position, you’ll need to have a portfolio put together and ready for presentation to your potential employers. A teaching portfolio is ...