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SciencePaul Katula - Saturday, February 20, 20210

A week of historic cold and snow

A hazardous storm brought cold and snowy conditions, leaving millions without power and clean water in the US heartland, esp. in Texas.

SciencePaul Katula - Thursday, February 18, 20210

Perseverance lands on Mars

NASA's rover lands on Mars, on a mission to look for signs of extinct life. What can it teach us about life on Earth?

TechnologyPaul Katula - Tuesday, February 16, 20210

Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown

We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.

HistoryPaul Katula - Wednesday, January 20, 20210

Biden is sworn in as 46th president

The historic inauguration of the 1st female vice president also made history during a unique ceremony without very many onlookers.

WritingPaul Katula - Saturday, January 16, 20210

Florida balances optimism after the riots

Student newspaper are flooded with opinions about what happened at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, but a few in Fla. feature insightful reporting.

Arts

MoviesPaul Katula - Wednesday, December 23, 20200

Movie review: Mank

Students from IL and KS review the new Netflix release, Mank, about the influence of the filmmaking art in America.

Marching BandPaul Katula - Saturday, December 5, 20200

Marching band changes during the pandemic

Marching band has been greatly diminished by the Covid-19 pandemic; some schools have made various adjustments to the program.

Performing ArtsPress Release - Wednesday, December 2, 20200

Study links music achievement with other subjects

Music study can help a student's mind develop in all ways it can be developed, a new study from Kansas suggests. Don't sacrifice it.

Vocal MusicPaul Katula - Wednesday, November 25, 20200

An Iowa City show choir goes virtual

The 4th Ave. Jazz Co. show choir at Iowa City HS, like everything else at the school, faces a few weeks of virtual rehearsals.

Athletics

AthleticsPaul Katula - Saturday, January 9, 20210

Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to 3 golfers

Golf took prominence at the White House Thursday, coming at the end of a historic cutting short of the high school season in Illinois.

AthleticsPaul Katula - Tuesday, November 17, 20200

College recruiting changes & cuts to athletics

High school athletes are facing additional challenges because of the pandemic, including recruiting changes and dropped programs.

Testing

Md. to administer tests in math, English

Students in Md. will still have to take standardized tests this spring in math and English language arts, following action of the state board.

Paul Katula - Tuesday, February 23, 2021 0

SciencePaul Katula - Thursday, February 18, 20210

Perseverance lands on Mars

NASA's rover lands on Mars, on a mission to look for signs of extinct life. What can it teach us about life on Earth?

Science

A week of historic cold and snow

A hazardous storm brought cold and snowy conditions, leaving millions without power and clean water in the US heartland, esp. in Texas.

Paul Katula - Saturday, February 20, 2021 0

Maryland

Md. student board members keep voting roles

A bill that would have prohibited student members of Md.'s school boards from casting a deciding vote on any issue died in committee.

Paul Katula - Friday, February 19, 2021 0

Recent Stories

Learning

Summer vacation, summer job, or summer school?

Paul Katula - Wednesday, February 17, 2021 0

One plan for Covid relief is to send kids to summer school to "catch up" on any ground they lost academically during the pandemic.

Technology

Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown

Paul Katula - Tuesday, February 16, 2021 0

We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.

Policy

New federal guidelines for safe in-person instruction

Paul Katula - Monday, February 15, 2021 0

The CDC has issued new federal guidelines for the safe reopening of schools for in-person instruction during the pandemic.

Maryland

Hogan insists Md. schools open for in-person learning

Paul Katula - Thursday, January 21, 2021 0

The governor is insisting on schools reopening for in-person instruction in the next 40 days, dismissing reasons they now rely on e-learning.

Md. student board members keep voting roles

A bill that would have prohibited student members of Md.'s school boards from casting a deciding vote on any issue died in committee.

Maryland Paul Katula - Friday, February 19, 2021 0

Perseverance lands on Mars

NASA's rover lands on Mars, on a mission to look for signs of extinct life. What can it teach us about life on Earth?

Science Paul Katula - Thursday, February 18, 2021 0

Summer vacation, summer job, or summer school?

One plan for Covid relief is to send kids to summer school to "catch up" on any ground they lost academically during the pandemic.

Learning Paul Katula - Wednesday, February 17, 2021 0

Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown

We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.

Technology Paul Katula - Tuesday, February 16, 2021 0

Florida balances optimism after the riots

Student newspaper are flooded with opinions about what happened at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, but a few in Fla. feature insightful reporting.

Writing Paul Katula - Saturday, January 16, 2021 0

Trump impeached — again

A handful of student newspapers have been quick to enter opinions and editorials on the president's 2nd impeachment.

History Paul Katula - Wednesday, January 13, 2021 0

Wash. Mon. closed; fears of violence in 50 states

IL students continue to write about the events at the US Capitol Wednesday. State governments get ready for more.

History Paul Katula - Monday, January 11, 2021 0

Student news roundup: Assault on US Capitol

Students and schools in the US have been affected by the riots at the US Capitol Wednesday, and they have much to say about it.

Roundup Paul Katula - Friday, January 8, 2021 0

High School New Year’s Resolutions

What are your New Year's Resolutions, if you make them? Here are a few I would suggest for schools, once they reopen.

Psychology Paul Katula - Monday, January 4, 2021 0

Movie review: Mank

Students from IL and KS review the new Netflix release, Mank, about the influence of the filmmaking art in America.

Movies Paul Katula - Wednesday, December 23, 2020 0

IL district joins JUUL Labs lawsuit

Disposable tobacco products also threaten student health. While the lawsuit is about money and resources, student safety is at the core.

Illinois Paul Katula - Saturday, December 19, 2020 0

Maryland & Illinois

MarylandPaul Katula - Friday, February 19, 20210

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