Higher Education
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Is use of technology necessary in classrooms?
**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 ... -
Some HBCUs struggling with NCAA academic requirement
A new NCAA requirement that governs if a college or university’s athletic teams will have the ability to compete in the postseason is hitting some ... -
Reasons for the Emergence of Distributed Leadership
Two explanations have been offered for the emergence of distributed leadership. The first is the failure of the “charismatic hero” associated with transformational leadership. ... -
What can be done to improve the success of black male students?
Did you know that a black male is more likely than any other group to be placed in special education classes, with 80 percent ... -
Why Are Girls Surpassing Boys in College Achievement?
By Matthew Lynch Nationally, over 57 percent of college attendees are female when public and private school stats are combined. Females have been consistently ... -
How much trouble are HBCUs really in?
According to essence.com, the plight of HBCUs is quite serious. From finance issues to declining graduation rates, some of the latest stats regarding how ... -
Diverse Conversations: Alternate Pathways to the College Presidency
In the past, college presidents from other schools and college vice presidents have most often ascended the ranks to fill empty presidential seats. While ... -
Queering Campuses Prompts Reflection, Reform for Universities
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Jacob Bell, a junior at the University of Maryland pursuing a dual degree in ... -
2 Reasons Colleges Need Athletes as Minority Mentors
When it comes to getting more minorities into college, and then graduating them, there are a lot of different ideas out there. Stronger high ... -
Learning Upgrade launches interactive whiteboard courses
New Teacher Upgrade math and ELA lessons combine a front-of-class solution with individual instruction using songs, videos, and games. (SAN DIEGO, CA) November 4, ...
