Policy & Reform
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Why the business community cares about Common Core Standards
By Matthew Lynch In the education community’s frantic pace to stay accountable with each other and the government, I think some other aspects of ... -
3 Unusual Statistics about the U.S. Educational System
As a former public school educator, and someone who watches public school policy closely, I believe the K-12 system here in America is on ... -
Superstar Teachers – The Super Cure for Closing the Achievement Gap?
As I wrote on Wednesday, I’ve spent some time lately combing through the pages of Diane Ravitch’s book The Death and Life of the ... -
The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part I: The Politics
There isn’t anything in recent educational history that has caused more of a stir than the implementation of national Common Core standards in most ... -
3 Issues that are hurting the American Educational System
Here are some facts you may find alarming: according to data collected by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the performance of American ... -
Why music education needs to incorporate more diversity
Jacqueline Kelly-McHale, DePaul University As presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to insist upon banning Muslims from entering the U.S. and espousing a need for ... -
4 Factors to Consider about Teaching Jobs and School Reform
School reform is never easy. When sweeping changes are decided upon and implemented, everyone must fully participate in order for students to benefit from ... -
The First Year Teaching: Getting off to a good start
By Matthew Lynch Establishing a well managed classroom should be a top priority for all new teachers. Beginning a career in teaching is greatly ... -
Has education failed at “no bullying” programs?
**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 ... -
5 Steps to Data-Based School Reform—the Common Sense Way
Are you interested in reforming a school or a district? Let’s go back to basics. The first step to positive K-12 reform within a ...