Monthly Archives: October 2016
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What it means to be black in the American educational system
Kevin O’Neal Cokley, University of Texas at Austin Many people still think that racism is no longer a problem in America. After the election of President ... -
Where does anti-LGBT bias come from – and how does it translate into violence?
Dominic Parrott, Georgia State University In the United States, public support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has increased in recent years. These ... -
Want to understand your child’s test scores? Here’s what to ignore
Stephen Sireci, University of Massachusetts Amherst Now that the first month of school is over, parents can get ready for the next milestone of the school ... -
Schools gravitating toward healthy fundraising
Fun runs are popular these days and bake sales are taking the back seat, partly thanks to the changes from a “smart snacks” provision in the Healthy, ... -
Attributes of an Effective Teacher, Part 1: What You Need To Be
Are you called to be a teacher? Taking some time to look over the important qualities that a teacher should possess and thinking about how much ... -
Teachers: 10 websites for your summer 2015 toolkit
**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 ... -
Teachers: Make The Internet Work For You
The World Wide Web can be a powerful tool for educators. The Internet is thick with informational resources, sample demonstrations, and primary source sites. You probably ... -
Bloomz Introduces its Award-Winning Free App to Connect Teachers and Parents
The new app engages today’s mobile and social-media-savvy parents with a single solution to all classroom communication needs (AUSTIN, TX) February 2, 2016 —At the TCEA 2016 Convention ... -
What Teachers Really Want From Their Administrators
Ask any teacher why they chose a career in education, and chances are they will tell you that they have a passion for making a difference ... -
Why More Teachers Need a Leadership Mindset
Teachers are unequivocally the leaders of their classrooms. Regardless of the course’s level or subject, teachers provide direction, instructions, guidance, and motivation to their classes, stepping ...