Equity
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2 States That Made Big Investments in P-20 Education in 2015
In order for education in the U.S. to regain its former preeminence, we must start to fully fund education. Fortunately, many state governors got ... -
3 Biggest Losses for K-12 Education in 2015
All in all, 2015 was a good year for K-12 education. However, for all the great wins we experienced, we also had some major ... -
Black Boys in Crisis: Is Punishment Too Harsh?
It’s no secret that Black boys are considered the trouble makers of society. In America’s prison systems, black citizens are incarcerated at six times ... -
Diversity in College Faculty Just as Important as Student Body
In order for colleges and universities to truly prepare students for the real world, these places of higher learning need to cultivate diverse populations. ... -
Why Inclusion of Special Needs Students Works
By Matthew Lynch Students with mild disabilities are generally part of a regular classroom and some may spend short periods of time each day ... -
Ask Dr. Lynch: The Trayvon Martin Tragedy as a Teachable Moment
Question: I am an 8th-grade Social Studies teacher and want to discuss the Trayvon Martin tragedy with my students, but I am having difficulty ... -
Feet on campus, heart at home: First-generation college students struggle with divided identities
**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 ... -
Leading Successful HBCUs: Part I
Many HBCUs have closed over the last three decades and many are in serious trouble financially and in terms of leadership. Here to discuss ... -
Diverse Conversations: Supporting LBGTQ College Students
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning (LGBTQ) students go through a period where they struggle to fit in or feel alienated by their ... -
Using words, not swords: The black experience of white privilege
**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 ...
