Voxitatis Blog - School News in the Fine Arts, Academics, and Athletics

Banned from prom? Mom fought back and won.

Student Life & Culture Paul Katula - Sunday, March 22, 2026

A mother’s challenge and a social media wave forced a Georgia principal to rethink the "safety risk" of a homeschool prom guest.

Sports

10,000 schools & counting: The Unified Movement

We track the explosive rise of Unified Sports as more high schools adopt the inclusive model of state-level competition.

Name That Verdict

Trump targets Harvard in Title VI civil rights suit

The Trump administration is seeking billions in repayments over claims of "deliberate indifference" to campus antisemitism.

Advocacy

More than just tutus and arias at the 2026 Oscars

Following a "horrified" response from dancers, we examine the Olympic-level training and high-tech future of the performing arts.

AI & Emerging Tech

What parents need to know about classroom AI

As federal guidance evolves, discover the three pillars of a safe and transparent school AI policy for 2026.

Student Well-Being

Straws, ping pong balls reveal invisible harm of vaping

Saturday, March 21, 2026 0

Read how a simple interactive game at Prospect HS illustrated the reality of lung restriction for dozens of students.

Movies

Movie review: Melania

Saturday, March 21, 2026 0

From New York to Oregon, high school reviewers are panning the $75 million documentary as a "monotonous" political rebrand.

School Operations

Red Raiders lose gear but save lives in highway blaze

Friday, March 20, 2026 0

Following a total loss of equipment in a bus fire, the Kahuku community rallies behind its girls’ flag football team.

Reading

Curiosity to the capital: Colorado’s poetry champ

Friday, March 20, 2026 0

DB Henderson’s "curiosity" led to a historic state win and a ticket to the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud finals.

Civics

Swimming upstream against the wave of fake news

Friday, March 20, 2026 0

Arizona students share essential strategies for discerning truth in an age of AI and social media "outrage."

Policy & Politics

Student Loan Office moves to Treasury Dept.

Thursday, March 19, 2026 0

As the Treasury takes control of student debt, we examine what this means for borrower protections and federal efficiency.

Student Life & Culture

All grit, no quit: Jaycob Hall’s final heroism

Thursday, March 19, 2026 0

A Stafford High senior and aspiring firefighter saves lives through organ donation, leaving a legacy of courage and humor.

Musicals

Rehearsal chaos breeds connection, mentorship

Thursday, March 19, 2026 0

A decade-long hiatus ends at the Episcopal School as middle and upper schoolers find common ground through Dickensian drama.

Civics

2 courts split on 10 Commandments laws

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 0

As Ark. blocks the display of the Ten Commandments and La. moves forward, we examine the 'standing' vs. 'merit' arguments dividing the federal courts.

Sports

A team travels for talent and tradition

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 0

A coach reflects on a 4-year goal finally realized as his teams find success through intense out-of-state bonding.

Maryland

Reading, retention, revenue: Long-term 3rd-grade stakes

Monday, March 16, 2026 0

As Maryland moves toward a new literacy mandate, we examine a study that tracks the economic impact on students through age 26 who were held back.

Student Well-Being

Federal judge halts RFK’s vaccine rollback

Monday, March 16, 2026 0

From 'arbitrary' memos to 'unbalanced' panels, we break down the legal violations that put RFK Jr's vaccine agenda on ice.

Movies

Academy Awards and Hollywood’s political prominence

Monday, March 16, 2026 0

Students from New Jersey and Indiana take a close look at the movies and ceremony of this year's Academy Awards.

Civics

Airwaves & amendments: Decoding FCC license threats

Sunday, March 15, 2026 0

As the FCC warns broadcasters to 'correct course' on Iran war reporting, free speech advocates are sounding the alarm on a potential 1st-Amendment crisis.

Musicals

Spectacular Seussical sequel at Centennial

Sunday, March 15, 2026 0

From a "Splash Zone" in the front rows to a moving duet in the middle of the house, we review the standout vocals and staging of Centennial's latest hit.

Math