Teachers
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When teachers sexually abuse students
Editor’s Note: Sexual abuse is a difficult topic but an important one for educators to understand when it comes to the students they teach. ... -
How to successfully turn drop-outs into graduates
One school’s resilient Second Chance program helps students earn their diplomas and overcome stereotypes about credit recovery. By Matthew Lynch When you think about ... -
First-Year Teachers: 4 Reasons You Need a Mentor Right Now
Finding your way as a first-year teacher can feel overwhelming, and even isolating, at times. There is so much responsibility that lands on you ... -
At What Age Can We Introduce Children to Honest History?
Note: The following is a guest blog from David Turnoy, a retired elementary school teacher with a degree in history. His new book, American ... -
The First Year Teaching: Taking your first year evaluation seriously
By Matthew Lynch As a new teacher, be aware that there are evaluations by school principals or other administrators that you must endure. Such ... -
Educators: What You Should Know About Ethnic Minorities in the United States, Part I
The United States is truly a country of immigrants. People from countless ethnic groups have settled in since the nation’s early days. Because of ... -
Tips to Help Students Cultivate Music Appreciation
**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 ... -
The power of the iPad in Kindergarten
**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 Teachers Can Truly Foster a Multicultural Classroom
By Matthew Lynch America’s “melting pot” status is one that most citizens are proud to claim. The fact that people here often refer to ... -
5 Reasons Why Teachers Can’t Do It All
You are probably familiar with the concept of the “superstar teacher,” particularly since it is perpetuated in popular culture through movies like the classic ...
