Author: Matthew Lynch
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2 Biggest K-12 Education Wins of 2015
2015 was a good year for K-12 education, and we had some great wins. Let’s look back at a couple of these accomplishments: Social programs keep ... -
Diversity in College Faculty Just as Important as Student Body
In order for colleges and universities to truly prepare students for the real world, these places of higher learning need to cultivate diverse populations. There is ... -
3 Wins for Higher Education in 2015
2015 was a good year for higher education; we experienced some great wins. Let’s look back at just a few of these accomplishments: Bernie Sanders released ... -
P-16 and P-20 Initiatives: Critical for Education Reform
If the goal of P-12 education is to prepare students for success in the adult world that follows, there seems to be a bit of a ... -
Pre-K Learning: How Young is Really Necessary?
In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama brought up the topic of universal Pre-K learning and praised the programs already in place ... -
The 4 Biggest Ed Tech Stories of 2015
As expected, ed tech continued to be a hot topic of discussion in 2015. Because of its increased coverage, The Edvocate decided to create a list ... -
Why You Should Join an Educational Association
Most new teachers will at some point consider joining an educational association. Educational associations not only provide support; they also provide continuing education for teachers. New ... -
“Justice for All”: How We Fall Short of This American Ideal in Our Schools and Society
In the US, the concepts of equality and justice are intertwined. The idea of “justice for all” has existed since America’s early days, but the truth ... -
7 Little-Known, Yet Important Facts You Should Know About Ethnic Minorities and the U.S Education System
It’s pretty much common knowledge to most Americans that this country is composed of immigrants who have settled in since this country was still just an ... -
Still Relevant: 3 School Library Systems Doing it Right
Despite many K-12 libraries finding themselves on the chopping block in the budget cuts of recent years, I believe this aspect of student learning is essential ...
