Monthly Archives: November 2016
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Missing Men: The Lack of African American Head Coaches in College Football
College football is arguably the most popular sport at the nation’s colleges and universities. Bringing in over $90 million annually in revenue at the highest grossing ... -
Listening Is the Start of Everything
A student shares how moving away from the competitive speech of debate and towards Generation Global’s philosophy of dialogue has helped him in the classroom and ... -
Ed Tech Companies That I Really Love: Part III
Read the entire series of Ed Tech companies that I love here. By Matthew Lynch This is the third installment in my series on ed tech ... -
Student reflection and data collection
**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 ... -
Why bullying needs more efforts to stop it
Jonathan Todres, Georgia State University The tragic consequences of bullying have become a regular part of the news cycle. In April, an eighth grade girl in ... -
How to Make Math Learning Fun — and Effective
Math has always been known as one of the less-glamorous subjects. Sure, there are people who love the rhythm and reason of mathematical concepts, but average ... -
The Master List of Interview Prep for Teachers
While the precise format for an interview may vary from site to site, no matter where you are, there are some general tips and tricks for ... -
Mississippi K-12 Education on its Way Up?
Last year Carey Wright was named Superintendent of Education in my home state of Mississippi. With a long list of qualifications, including a consulting gig with ... -
Explainer: What is wrong with America’s civic education
Peter Levine, Tufts University Any election demands knowledge, attention and wisdom from the whole electorate. When a campaign season does not seem to be going well, ... -
Inclusion vs. Mainstreaming: What You Need to Know Before Putting Your Child in a Classroom Program
If your child has a learning disability, there are ways you can be involved and ensure your child continues to receive a proper education based on ...