Diversity
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Breaking the stereotype: Educating detained youth
By Jeff Knight — As adults, we understand the decision making process. We know good decisions often lead to a favorable outcome, and even ... -
Wearing a suit equals success? It just might to these kids
Photo via Timefrozen Photography Work hard, get good grades in school, and you’ll eventually find some semblance of the American dream in life. It’s ... -
Trayvon Martin and the Burden of Young Black Males
Initially, I was hesitant about writing an opinion piece on the killing of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent public outcry because a multitude of ... -
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 ... -
Why do fewer black students get identified as gifted?
Jason A. Grissom, Vanderbilt University Nationally, black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in gifted programs, which provide specialized instruction or other services to meet ... -
Cops in Washington believe that preschool leads to crime prevention
According tdn.com, police officers in Cowlitz County in Washington believe that by expanding preschool may help reduce or prevent crime. Cops were visiting schools ... -
Want to change perceptions of Muslims? Support students of all beliefs
Matthew Mayhew, New York University In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris, Baghdad and Beirut, our national discourse has been full ... -
4 Fascinating Truths about First-Generation College Students
College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce. This cultural shift is a reflection of ...