Breadth of curriculum linked to race & class size
New research, again, links class size and race to a narrowing of the curriculum. Evidence is building the NCLB has caused some recent harm.
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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
Racism: Qui tacet consentit
By Paul Katula
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The aftermath of Ferguson (it's not over yet, though) has cause a lot of commentary about racism in the US and possible paths to a solution.
In 2 cities, too many young men are shot dead
By Paul Katula
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African-American males have been gunned down in their own communities, possibly by gangs, so what can we do?
Some find no test score-GDP-productivity correlation
By Paul Katula
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A report from ASCD finds no correlation between test scores and GDP, a result we would welcome if not for shoddy analysis by ASCD.
4 IL football teams make the USA Today top 50
By Paul Katula
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USA Today puts four IL varsity football teams in the top 50 from the entire country, tying the most from any state.
School gives a girl a hassle over distracting hair dye
By Paul Katula
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With girls, it's often about the hair, and the case of red hair dye for an Alabama high school girl could spark a federal lawsuit.
U. Md. will grant lifetime scholarships to all athletes
By Paul Katula
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The University of Maryland, College Park, laid down a monumental and historic framework by offering lifetime scholarships to all athletes.
Middle school bands help students build bridges
By Paul Katula
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Central Middle School in Tinley Park, IL, has a fine band, says one guest conductor and national clinician when it comes to great band music.
Two U. of I. engineers make a doll, Miss Possible
By Paul Katula
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A fast-growing trend involves using toys like dolls and apps to encourage girls to see themselves as entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, etc.
Shots from a car in Englewood kill a Chicago girl, 16
By Paul Katula
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Shaquise Buckner was shot in Chicago just a few blocks from her home. Her friends mourn. We take a step back and look at possible gang solutions.