27 IL football teams finish the regular season 9-0
Congratulations to the 27 IL varsity football teams that finished the 2014 season undefeated with a record of 9-0. [...]Read More... from 27 IL football...
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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
Teachers favor Common Core, oppose high stakes
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A Gallup poll shows that teachers generally favor the standards that are part of the Common Core but don't like standardized tests. [...]Read More... from...
First lady seeks videos showing path to college
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Michelle Obama is calling on the higher ed community and high schools across the country to help students navigate the path to college success. [...]Read...
IL has 5 statewide ballot questions on Nov 4
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Voters in IL will be asked 5 ballot questions statewide when they go to the polls on Nov 4. I think that's a record. [...]Read...
Common Core requires polynomial long division (alg II)
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The long division of polynomials is in the Common Core and is therefore expected to appear on tests this year in algebra II. [...]Read More......
A.D.H.D. & cellphones in school
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New York schools will lift a ban on cellphone use by students in school. Opinions are coming from both sides. [...]Read More... from A.D.H.D. &...
Batavia ballot question seeks loan for astroturf
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Should Batavia High School borrow $15 million to install artificial turf fields? Voters in the district will decide Tuesday. [...]Read More... from Batavia ballot question...
QB gaffe loses a Utah high school play-in game
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An unbelievable final play in a Utah high school playoff game shows it can be important to be as smart on the field as in...
Disabled Texas student seeks automatic doors at school
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Old schools are exempt from some requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students find a way to enable the disabled anyway. [...]Read More... from...
17 days of missed school as Waukegan strike drags on
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Teachers have been on strike in Waukegan IL, forcing kids to be out of school and residents to become restless. (Update 10/30: Strike is over.)...