Policy & Reform
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6 Reasons to Celebrate the U.S. K-12 Education System
When it comes to the U.S. education system, sometimes I feel like I don’t celebrate its successes enough. Its like I am Chicken Little, ... -
4 Things That Educators Wished Society Understood About the Education Field
Teaching is one of the most misunderstood professions on earth. From a distance, it looks like educators are glorified babysitters that may teach a ... -
3 Education Issues That We Could Solve if Put Forth More of an Effort
If you have been following my work, then you know how passionate I am about reforming the U.S. education system. I believe that if ... -
4 Reasons Why Small Class Sizes Lead to Better Student Performance
Let’s play a little game. Class A has 30 students, and Class B has 15 students. The students are of equal ability and behavior, ... -
22 Game Changing Ideas for the Field of Education
In the fall of 2001, I officially became a professional educator, and I have loved every minute of it, starting off as a 5th ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents
Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts ... -
10 reform and school improvement conferences you’ll need in 2019
Reform and school improvement remain a hot topic among educators looking for ways to effect change. When you must improve student achievement, you’ll want ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out
Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ... -
The 10 Best Education Leadership & Education Policy Conferences of 2019
Education leaders know that they have to stay on top of current research and trends to remain effective in their roles. That’s why they ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology ...