Education News
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
8 Facts You Should Know About 2016 Presidential Hopeful Hillary Clinton and Education Reform
In April, Hillary Clinton announced her bid for the presidency for the upcoming 2016 election. As we all know, education is always a hot-topic ... -
Chris Christie: Teacher unions deserve a punch in the face
As teachers are preparing to return to school in the coming weeks, lesson plans and seating arrangements are likely at the top of their ... -
Mississippi act aims to help special education students graduate
Only 23 percent of special needs K-12 students in Mississippi graduate from high school, but a proposal that is being sent to the state ... -
Will Obama end ban on prisoners receiving Pell Grants?
President Obama continues to forge ahead with education initiatives that are sure to get people talking. As reported by the Washington Post, the Obama ... -
Arne Duncan calls for greater accountability in higher education
Education Secretary Arne Duncan says that higher education in the United States needs more accountability and for schools to “deliver what they promise to ... -
Pearson picks education as sole focus, sells Financial Times stake
Depending on your outlook of Pearson, described as “the world’s largest education company” by the Washington Post, the latest news about the company may ... -
Report: Affluence impacts higher education
According to a new report via the Times Higher Education, affluent children have a nearly 60 percent chance of “entering a highly selective university, ...
