Monthly Archives: September 2016
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3 Reasons School Security Is a Waste of Money
Most parents and educators would do anything to keep students safe—whether those students are pre-Kindergartners or wrapping up a college career. Nothing is too outlandish or ... -
Manor ISD Adopts myON to Close Literacy Gap
The Texas District of Innovation will use the personalized learning environment to help students learn to read in early childhood programs and in grades K through ... -
Chicago teachers on strike, nation’s third largest school system shut down
Instead of students being in class, last Friday thousands of Chicago teachers went on a strike and marched and held signs at the city’s hundreds of ... -
Changes in NY Common Core Tests Result in Higher Scores
Changes in the New York Common Core test have resulted in higher scores throughout the state, according to state officials in New York. The state Education Department ... -
10 Tools to Help Teachers Develop Executive Functioning Classroom Skills
By Nicole Eredics Executive Function is a term given to a variety of cognitive processes (organization, working memory, ability to initiate tasks, switch focus or manage one’s ... -
Generation Global Launches Safe Online Environment for Students to Explore Cultural Differences Through Dialogue
The non-profit program provides free educational content, curated videoconferences, and a safe online community where students can connect with peers from around the world (NEW YORK, ... -
Promoting Student Achievement through Accountability and Assessment
Educators, parents, politicians, and concerned citizens agree that the American educational system is in poor shape, and that far reaching changes are needed for improvement. One ... -
Obama initiates STEM education and training expansion
President Barack Obama has announced new partnerships for additional STEM education and training expansion, addressing the nation’s current shortfall in the labor market. TechHire, the name of ... -
Using twitter in the classroom – from the perspective of 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 ... -
Ask An Expert: What are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Year Round Schools?
Question: I am considering taking an accounting job with a district that has year round schools. Since I am unfamiliar with the concept, I would like ...