Author: Matthew Lynch
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These 3 Advancements in Early Childhood Education Could Change Society
Even though education should begin as early as possible, there are only 15 states and the District of Columbia that require Kindergarten by law, and there ... -
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon proposes tuition freeze at state colleges
Under Missouri Governor Jay Nixon’s latest budget proposal, there will be a tuition freeze and an increase in higher education funding. “As a result, these Presidents ... -
White House celebrates HBCU week
This week was HBCU Week at the White House as education leaders meet to talk about the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. On Tuesday, Vice President ... -
4 Ways Common Core Teaches Life Skills
One of the loudest arguments against Common Core Standards is that they don’t apply to “real-life” situations and that their methods are too far removed from ... -
Ahmed's clock proves reality of the school to prison pipeline
One kid, one clock, and one set of handcuffs set the nation ablaze this week. Ahmed Mohamed was detained by officers from the Irving Police Department for ... -
White House releases College Scorecard data
Late last week, the White House released a large amount of data related to college cost, alumni earnings, wealthiest universities, and other information to help students and parents ... -
Educational leadership: Tips for inspiring students and making a difference
**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 ... -
Howard University earns $27 million grant from NIH
Howard and Georgetown Universities have been awarded a $27 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). According to HBCUbuzz.com, the award is a renewal ... -
What teachers need to know about multicultural education
**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 ... -
HBCU Insights: A social justice toolkit for university administrators
A column by Dr. Larry Walker Throughout their history historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been incubators for social change. Alumni, faculty and students including ...