Equity
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Tools for Eliminating Racism in the Classroom
By Matthew Lynch Despite legislative changes that have made schools accessible to everyone, the mindsets of individuals who attend or work in schools have ... -
Worldwide: Girls are doing better than boys academically
Girls are outperforming boys academically in many countries according to a report from Dr. Gijsbert Stoet of the University of Glasgow in Scotland and ... -
Guest Post: American History is not Black History; Black History is not America’s
A guest post by Leonce Gaiter As taught in mainstream culture, American history propagates this nation as the womb of freedom, justice, and liberty. There ... -
The Top 5 Startling Truths about Gifted and Talented Programs
Some people view the idea of placing students gifted and talented programs as inherently unfair. After all, who determines what is considered “gifted” in ... -
Beyond Athletics: Three Other Ways to Recruit Minority College Students
We’ve all heard the fairytale stories before: a minority kid from a tough neighborhood gets a shot at a college career because he or ... -
Diverse Conversations: Current Issues in Higher Education
With each passing decade, colleges and universities are faced with the task of responding to the spirit of the times. Those that deal with ... -
How to Craft a Culturally-Responsive Teaching Approach
As a student-centered instructional method, culturally-responsive teaching is focused on catering to the social, emotional, and educational needs of the student. Among the first ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Civil Rights groups caution against watering down ESEA
**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 ...
