Author: Matthew Lynch
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Stephen A. Smith to give $250K to Winston-Salem state University
Stephen A. Smith, best known for his work on the ESPN show “First Take,” plans to give $250,000 to his alma mater, Winston-Salem University. According to ... -
Should college and high school diplomas be earned together?
The term “college prep” as it relates to high school paths has a different meaning than when I was a teenager. The high school courses that ... -
Cut Sports, Advance Academics
**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 ... -
Mississippi faces steep education cuts
K-12 education in Mississippi is under fire as the state faces budget cuts. According to Clarionledger.com, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant plans to cut the state’s budget ... -
Free STEM poster and lesson plan for thousands of teachers
We all know that teachers are pressed for time – and it can be challenge to put together innovative and interesting lesson plans in addition to ... -
3 Reasons to Consider Adopting an Emotional Leadership Style
When we look at all the data available on cognitive, intellectual, and philosophical views of leadership, and their combination with other frameworks, we see the power ... -
Diverse Conversations: Affordability Makes Diversity Possible on College Campuses
By Matthew Lynch Colleges use the buzz word “diversity” when talking about their ideal student populations, but ideals and reality do not always add up. Dr. ... -
2 Ways Educational Opportunity Has Risen 80 Percent Since 1970
According to the Historical Report of Opportunity, released by Opportunity Nation and Measure of America, educational opportunity has escalated by 80 percent since 1970. The Report ... -
Keeping children back a year doesn’t help them read better
Paul Thomas, Furman University If you’re an eight-year-old living in Charleston, South Carolina, you’re soon going to need to study extra hard at reading. The US ... -
The 1 Thing You Should Know About Rising Sex Crimes on College Campuses
There’s no denying it, sex crimes are a major issue on college campuses. In fact, a new report released by the U.S. Education Department found that ...