Runoff required in the race for Chicago mayor
Rahm Emanuel failed to win a second term as mayor of Chicago in Tuesday's election. A 2-person runoff will be held in April.
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Paul Katula
Paul Katula is the executive editor of the Voxitatis Research Foundation, which publishes this blog. For more information, see the About page.
Stories by Paul Katula
Using calculus, police investigate traffic accidents
By Paul Katula
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Sometimes a little visit from members of the law enforcement community can show students how math plays a relevant role in the world.
A seemingly unending winter
By Paul Katula
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Our first front page of the year highlights the snowy (and cold) winter weather most of the eastern half of the country has experienced.
Vaccinate against measles!
By Paul Katula
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Parents should vaccinate children against measles, one of the most contagious diseases. Do it, unless you're one of a few people who should wait.
Texas elementary students program robots
By Paul Katula
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A robotics contest challenged students in grades 3-5 to apply their math, science, and problem-solving skills.
Jared Cassedy wins GRAMMY's 2nd Music Educator Award
By Paul Katula
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The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation have announced the winner of their 2nd annual Music Educator Award: a band director from N.H.
IL cancels state-mandated science tests
By Paul Katula
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IL doesn't plan to give 4th, 7th, and 11th graders the state- and federally-mandated science test. Negotiations are ongoing, but this is interesting.
Students shot at JV b-ball game
By Paul Katula
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Police have no suspects yet in the shooting of 2 students in Frederick, Md.
IL's Rauner on education in State of the State
By Paul Katula
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Gov Bruce Rauner hopes to make a few changes in IL during his term, including an increase in charter schools.
Md.'s Hogan on education in State of the State
By Paul Katula
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Charter school reform and legislation that would give people who contribute to private schools a tax credit led the new governor's education agenda.