Higher Education
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The shocking truth about competency based education
**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 ... -
How many ways can politicians ‘lie’? How a class led to a ‘truth’ report card for the 2016 election
**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 ... -
Women preferred for STEM professorships – as long as they’re equal to or better than male candidates
Stephen J Ceci, Cornell University and Wendy M Williams, Cornell University Since the 1980s, there has been robust real-world evidence of a preference for ... -
HBCU Insights: How legislative and judicial decisions of the past and present shape HBCUs
A column by Larry J. Walker Throughout the nation’s history African-Americans struggled to combat economic, education, political and social obstacles. For instance, grandfather clauses ... -
What makes a good teacher?
John Croucher Do you have a good university lecturer? What makes them good? Is it because they make their classes relevant? Are their lectures ... -
5 in-demand degrees for future teachers
*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 ... -
HBCU Insights: How college ratings reversal could benefit HBCUs
A column by Dr. Larry J. Walker In 2013 President Obama outlined a plan to introduce a college ratings system to provide prospective students and ... -
Have for-profit schools preyed on minorities?
Turn on your television to any local station during daytime hours, and you’re sure to see a handful of commercials touting the amazing benefits ... -
5 trends in college diversity to look for in 2016
Student protests. Strikes by football teams. High-profile officials resigning. In 2015, equality and fair representation on college campuses saw the media spotlight and people ... -
Diverse Conversations: Mentoring Minority Faculty
Minority faculty find themselves at a huge disadvantage at institutions controlled by people of European descent. To discuss some of the ways in which ...