Author: Matthew Lynch
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Are we getting closer to 1:1 iPad programs?
It’s been almost a half-decade since education communities started pushing for an iPad for each student in classrooms. The amount of individualized learning available on tablets ... -
Wellesley’s first African-American president appointed
Wellesley College named Dr. Paula Johnson as its next president, making her the college’s first African-American to lead the school. Johnson will replace Kim Bottomly, who ... -
The First Year Teaching: Getting off to a good start
By Matthew Lynch Establishing a well managed classroom should be a top priority for all new teachers. Beginning a career in teaching is greatly aided if ... -
Howard University to transform dorm into luxury apartments
As many institutions of higher education seek to carve new avenues to create revenue, Howard University has stumbled across something old to inject new money into ... -
Morgan State Alumnus Donates $5 million to school
Morgan State University alumnus and retired UPS senior executive Calvin E. Tyler Jr. and his wife, Tina, have announced a $5 million scholarship donation to MSU. ... -
2 Stats about the Influence of a College Degree on Wage Potential
The Obama Administration’s College Scorecard is kind of the gift that continues to give. It gives prospective students, and their parents, the ability to compare schools ... -
Universal Pre-K expansion in NY priority for ed advocates
Education advocates in New York want an increase in-state aid to fund full-day prekindergarten outside of New York City, according to Pressconnects. Governor Andrew Cuomo has ... -
Epidemic of rights abuse fails black kids across the US
**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 ... -
5 Steps to Data-Based School Reform—the Common Sense Way
Are you interested in reforming a school or a district? Let’s go back to basics. The first step to positive K-12 reform within a school or ... -
Teachable Gardens Cultivate a Sustainable Future
By Cat West An appreciation of nature is a primary understanding for children. The bright golden sun and vivid blue skies are often the first images ...