Equity
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Closing the computer science gender gap: How one woman is making a difference in many lives
**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 ... -
Is Education the Most Important Civil Rights Issue of All?
Education is the single most important asset when it comes to equal Civil Rights, according to First Lady Michelle Obama. She made the remarks ... -
Grad rates on track for 90 percent by 2020
A new report shows that for the second year in a row, American high schoolers are on track to reach a 90 percent graduation ... -
Diversity: Why Classrooms Need It
School climate and school culture directly impact student success. As a result, it is particularly important for the school culture (and the classroom culture) ... -
Bilingual Education: 5 Reasons Why Starting Early is Important
This generation of K-12 students is growing up in a society that is increasingly bilingual. Foreign language requirements have long been a core requirement ... -
How Teachers Can Foster Culturally Responsive Classrooms
Once an educator has thoroughly examined her own cultural beliefs, values, and biases, she is ready to begin learning about other cultures. Researchers have ... -
2 Ways That Language Instruction Shined in 2015
In today’s global world, it is important that students leave high school knowing more than just one language. Several innovative school districts in the ... -
4 Interesting Stories about Global Education in 2015
The world is increasingly becoming a global community. Since education is an important part of every country, it was only a matter of time ... -
Diverse Conversations: Is a 4.0 at an HBCU the Same as a 4.0 at a PWI?
Historically black colleges and universities or HBCUs have an important tradition in the United States. It’s not necessarily a straightforward tradition, but it’s one ... -
6 Reasons Why You Should Care About High School Dropout Rates
The good news is that high school dropout rates are at an all-time low. The national average is 7 percent. However, there are too ...