Author: Matthew Lynch
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Black students suspended, expelled more than peers
According to a new study published by the University of Pennsylvania, black students make up nearly 40 percent of students suspended in Florida. “The study details ... -
HBCUs face peril under proposed education plans
From President Obama to Hillary Clinton, both Democrats have or will face backlash for their plans to make education more affordable. Sounds crazy on the surface ... -
Michelle Obama heads $250M ‘Open eBooks’ project
You can probably think back to the time when you read what would eventually become your favorite book. Countless students in America never experience that feeling because ... -
What would MLK say about education in Mississippi?
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that equality would be reached in America, and really throughout the entire world. His famous “I Have a Dream” ... -
3 Reasons to Start Sex Ed Classes before High School
A sex education program targeted at middle school students reports success at reducing the number of sexually active teens who take the course. Called “Get Real: ... -
How many "Karen Fitzgibbons" are still teaching our kids?
**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: A look at the 10 best inventions of 2015
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding a P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts ... -
How to Improve Equity in K-12 Learning
Since amendment XIV of the U.S. Constitution mandated that “no state shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of ... -
Study finds that well-designed classrooms boost student success
From VoicED New research published by Salford University has suggested that the layout, construction and design of classrooms has a significant impact on achievements in reading, ... -
Men and women biased about studies of STEM gender bias – in opposite directions
David Miller, Northwestern University In 2012, an experiment on gender bias shook the scientific community by showing that science faculty favor male college graduates over equally ...
