Author: Matthew Lynch
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Is there a conspiracy to destroy HBCUs?
By Matthew Lynch There’s no denying that Historically Black Colleges and Universities have had a tremendous impact on the education levels of the black community. Since ... -
Black History Month: An interview with Dr. Namandje Bumpus
**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 ... -
Which Election Issues Really Matter to Minority College Students?
There’s a lot of rhetoric in election years centering on young voters. What do young people want from politicians, and how can those politicians get those ... -
Why Asian Minority Data Needs Better Division
Certain minorities carry with them stereotypes associated with education. The idea that Asian students regularly excel academically is a myth that at times prohibits students from ... -
Segregation in Schools Continues to Persist
Segregation in schools was outlawed six decades ago, yet separation of students by race still exists in our schools today. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently ... -
4 Ways Americans Can Love Education Again
Most patriotic Americans agree education should be the most important issue in the country. After all, a country that lacks knowledge lacks power… right? Common sense ... -
Chicago State University posts 11% graduation rate
Bad news continues to beset Chicago State University (CSU). The school revealed that its graduation rate is just 11 percent; a number well below the national ... -
Is D.C.’s minority male initiative fair to the girls?
The Washington Post tells us that Washington D.C. plans to invest $20 million to boost minority male academic achievement — and D.C. Public School’s are being attacked in a ... -
Can Small Data Improve K-12 Education?
With the No Child Left Behind Act, yearly students in grades 3-8 and once in high school are tested in mathematics and reading using standardized testing. ... -
Is North Carolina A&T losing its identity?
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a historically black college and university (HBCU), is in a bit of a crisis. The school, formed in 1891 ...
