Tag: educhat
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Understanding the 4 Main Schools of Philosophy: Principle of Postmodernism
Understanding philosophy is important for educators not only so that they possess an individual philosophy but gain more awareness to the philosophies of their students and ... -
Which countries must do more to help children who fall behind at school?
Gijsbert Stoet, University of Glasgow Many of the world’s leading economies can do more to help struggling teenagers to get a better level of education that ... -
Teaching History Honestly: One Educator’s How-To
Being a social studies teacher was one of the most rewarding things that I’ve ever done, but it was also one of the most challenging. I ... -
At-risk alternative: Every child is a success waiting to happen
By Stacey Adamczyk It’s a story heard far too often, students feel as though they do not belong, they get lost in a larger high school ... -
Why U.S. Education Must Evolve to Stay Ahead
**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 posts are ... -
The Real Purpose of Assessments in Education
Assessment is a key part of today’s educational system. Assessment serves as an individual evaluation system, and as a way to compare performance across a spectrum ... -
Mandatory recess in Florida’s public elementary schools?
A group of central Florida mothers have written a bill that asks lawmakers to consider making recess mandatory in the state’s public elementary schools. The bill ... -
Is your child taking a test? When is the right time?
Francesca Gino, Harvard Business School Standardized tests have become the primary tool for determining a student’s academic ability. Legislators and administrators use test data to evaluate ... -
Male graduates earn more than female graduates: study
Alexandra Hansen, The Conversation Male university graduates earn more than their female counterparts and the pay gap will likely increase with the more time spent in ... -
How the justice system fails us after police shootings
Caren Morrison, Georgia State University Two weeks ago, the police officer who shot Laquan McDonald in Chicago was charged with first-degree murder. Since then, the police ...
