We join Arne Duncan in call for later H S start times
US Ed Secretary Arne Duncan tweeted that high school start times should be later, and we agree. Case in point: high schools in one Maryland county start at 7:17 AM. That's just ridiculous.
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Paul Katula
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Stories by Paul Katula
U. Nebraska band features drum major from Deerfield
By Paul Katula
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The University of Nebraska marching band will take the field Saturday led by 4 drum majors, including a senior music ed and tech major from Deerfield, Ill.
Rad dude wipes out wheel bite, changes longboarding
By Paul Katula
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The inventor of a device that, when fitted to wheels on skateboards, solves many problems skateboarders have, is seeking financial backing to go into production.
Is this fetus learning language in the womb?
By Paul Katula
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Some new research suggests that fetuses may form some memories about language, a finding that could have implications when it comes to dyslexia and other language-learning deficiencies.
Connecticut kids tell us what makes a good teacher
By Paul Katula
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A spontaneous and unrehearsed video will open the eyes of the corporate reform movement about how to measure teacher quality.
‘I ♥ boobies’ bracelet decision goes the other way
By Paul Katula
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An Indiana district court rejects a Third Circuit ruling and says schools can ban the popular breast cancer awareness bracelet without violating students' First Amendment rights.
Chicago's 1st-day passage is safe, but …
By Paul Katula
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There were no reports of violence on Day 1 in the Chicago Public Schools year, but Safe Passage routes were stocked with police and hired security workers.
What many Md. teachers think of the Common Core
By Paul Katula
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The Md. State Dept. of Ed. produced a video, ostensibly focused on the start of the school year, but in reality, it looks at the Common Core, the biggest news this year in education.
Coverage of the 35th Lake Park Lancer Joust
By Paul Katula
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The 35th annual Lake Park Lancer Joust is a marching band festival in Roselle, Ill., and this year, you'll get to see the school's new turf field.
Wide range of colleges accept the Common Application
By Paul Katula
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Many high school seniors need to know about the Common Application, which streamlines the application process for about 500 colleges and universities.