Lawsuit might stop Ohio school from arming teachers
The wisdom of arming teachers in our classrooms is still a hot debate, but school boards still have to follow state and federal laws.
Articles by Paul Katula
Tornadoes after Florence rip through central Virginia
Hurricane Florence and remnants thereof have left broad sections of the Carolinas and Virginia reeling in the aftermath.
Typhoon Mangkhut, Hurricane Florence are deadly
North Carolina and Hong Kong are in tatters in the wake of deadly storms: Florence in the US and Mangkhut in HK.
Accused can question accusers in sex assault cases
The accused should be given a chance to cross-examine adverse witnesses, even in university disciplinary hearings.
On Trump’s critique of Maria’s death toll
Criticism of the science behind the elevated death toll from Maria is less supported than a critique of Trump’s critique.
Evacuations, closings, and delays in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence makes landfall near Wilmington, NC. Evacuations and power outages are the first signs of danger.
Hurricane Florence packs high winds, lots of rain
Evacuations have been ordered along the East Coast, and Maryland’s governor declared a state of emergency to prepare for the storm.
Ed Week issues states a Chance-for-Success Index
An education journal posted rankings of states in terms of the opportunities for success their education systems offer students.
Many teachers work a 2nd job, but why?
Many public school teachers say they work a 2nd job, but is it to make ends meet because we don’t pay them enough, or what?
Linganore plays hard to beat Edgewood
The Lancers of Linganore HS (Frederick, Md.) beat a talented Edgewood team, despite a D1 recruit on the other side of the ball.