Pearson’s nonprofit arm accused of for-profit activity
The Pearson Foundation has been ordered to pay a fine to support training of teachers in STEM subjects because the foundation broke the law repeatedly, at least in New York state.
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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
PARCC samples in grade 3 math reflect carelessness
By Paul Katula
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We begin our review of newly released items from PARCC with third-grade mathematics. These two items show a lack of attention to detail that has typified PARCC items in the past.
Remembering Sandy Hook a year after the tragedy
By Paul Katula
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The Washington Post reports that 91 children were killed deliberately by gunfire in 2012, including the 20 who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Then Megyn Kelly said Santa Claus just ‘is’ white
By Paul Katula
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When a news anchor says she knows what race Santa Claus is, it probably isn't meant to be taken literally. Yet many have, due to a lack of critical thinking in literature.
School on the farm makes learning more authentic
By Paul Katula
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Farm-to-School takes on a new meaning as kids get to play in the dirt on a local organic farm and learn many other lessons while having fun.
New study: No intelligence gains from music lessons
By Paul Katula
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Another nail has been driven into the coffin on those studies that appeared to link music study in children with enhanced intelligence or cognitive ability in non-music areas.
Engineer, not an accountant, named CEO at GM
By Paul Katula
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The largest US auto maker named a woman to the post of CEO. Mary Barra will take over the reins at GM in January. She's also an engineer who is credited with the redesign of several product lines.
Self-righteous band students assail new director
By Paul Katula
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When we said we want parents and students involved in the conversation about their education, we did not imply they should make hiring decisions for our public schools.
Shots fired: Hard lockdown in a Brooklyn school
By Paul Katula
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Looking back at a shooting last month outside a school in Brooklyn, we wonder how we can help these schools improve in math and reading.
Parents say Common Core detracts from childhood
By Paul Katula
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Teachers are wasting kids' time on lessons and homework that has absolutely not one shred of value. Kids should be able to learn at school AND participate in other activities of childhood.