Author: Matthew Lynch
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4 Ways to Find (and Keep) the Best Teachers
When it comes to school reform, we often think of getting rid of bad teachers. However, an issue that is possibly more pressing is hiring, training ... -
Do LGBTQ students feel safe on college campuses?
According to AmericanProgress.org, over 70 percent of LGBTQ students “reported experiencing sexual harassment, compared with 61 percent of non-LGBT students.” To compound the issue, many college ... -
Pearson to spend $2.3 billion on education
Pearson, the education juggernaut that recently sold two media outlets for nearly $2 billion, is planning to spend over $2.3 billion on education across the globe. ... -
Are charter schools working in New Orleans?
Doesn’t seem like its been 10 years, but Hurricane Katrina changed the landscape and lives of so many when it made landfall in New Orleans a ... -
6 Ways Teachers can Foster Cultural Awareness in the Classroom
A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the diversity of their student population understand the importance of promoting cultural ... -
Study: Black professors must be "entertaining"
A new study published by Vanderbilt University underpins the theory of racial bias in higher education. According to the study, black faculty members are not only wanted ... -
Julian Bond to be honored with endowment at University of Virginia
**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 ... -
Hillary Clinton’s college plan targets HBCUs after all
Last week, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton announced a $350 billion plan for higher education that touted free community college and lowered interest rates on student loans. ... -
Pull Your Own Weight: The joys and privileges of walking and running
**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 ... -
Hillary Clinton’s $350 billion higher education plan
Hillary Clinton is determined not to be out progressed this time around. On Monday, the two-time presidential candidate announced a plan that will tackle issues related ...