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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
Civics test has a new fan
By Paul Katula
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Americans don't know much about government, so a former Supreme Court justice wants to require all HS students to pass a civics test.
Should teachers and students be Facebook friends?
By Paul Katula
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People in an NBC poll think teachers should neither text students nor friend them on social media. Research shows little educational value in Facebook.
Teen sues Montgomery Co. schools over fake psychologist
By Paul Katula
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A young man in one Md. county is charging the school district and a former counselor with essential fraud, as the counselor allegedly faked his credentials.
Marching word wall, Sept. 18
By Paul Katula
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In vol. 1 of our marching band word wall this season, we propose definitions for grand champion, backward march, and general effect.
Most immigrant kids in Md. are now with family members
By Paul Katula
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Md. has launched a website to assist unaccompanied minor children who have been resettled, mainly with family members, in the state.
Finalists announced for 2015 IL Teacher of the Year
By Paul Katula
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The Illinois State Board of Ed announced the 12 finalists for 2015 IL Teacher of the Year last week. Here they are.
Geneva teen will help others with psych problems
By Paul Katula
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A teenager from Geneva, Ill., has established an online peer support community to help teens who are troubled with self-injury.
Finalists announced for 2014-15 Md. Teacher of the Year
By Paul Katula
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24 Md. educators are finalists for Teacher of the Year. The Md. TOY will be announced on Oct 10.
More bus cams could curb illegal passing
By Paul Katula
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One Md. county is installing a few more bus cams in hopes of discouraging motorists from passing school buses stopped to pick up children.