A union town comes out to protest ALEC's agenda
Protesters showed up at a Chicago conference for ALEC, which promotes corporate-friendly state laws, including laws that might lead to the privatization of public schools....
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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
Chicago children enjoy a gorgeous Bud Billiken parade
By Paul Katula
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An annual parade marks the opening of the new school year for Chicago's young people. It was, simply put, a gorgeous day. [...]Read More... from...
IL schools to carry catastrophic sports injury insurance
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Catastrophic injury insurance has been mandated in Illinois for student-athletes at the high school level. Response is favorable, but some argue that it's another unfunded...
Md. casinos, incl. table games, net $284 mil for schools
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The state's casinos generated more than $608.3 million, including $284.3 million paid by law to the education trust fund meant to support PreK-12 education and...
Tax-free shopping week begins Aug. 11 in Maryland
By Paul Katula
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Marylanders will be able to buy certain clothing and footwear with a retail price under $100 tax-free, starting Sunday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 17....
Booster clubs unite against pay-to-play in Harford Co.
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Pay-to-play fees for Harford County, Md., students begin this fall in hopes of saving money for teachers. Booster organizations oppose the fees, but they're modest...
As predicted, bottom drops out on N.Y.'s state tests
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Our analysis reveals possible problems with the test design in New York, and we are concerned with alignment to the Common Core. [...]Read More... from...
Sitting en banc, 3d Circuit allows ‘i ♥ boobies’ bracelets
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Two middle school students who were suspended for wearing "i ♥ boobies" bracelets won their appeal to the Third Circuit on free speech grounds. [...]Read...
Ark. AG says schools can't arm staff with guns
By Paul Katula
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Current Arkansas law may not allow schools to train teachers and arm them as security guards, according to the state's attorney general. But that could...
Ky. AG asks Supreme Court to review Miranda in schools
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Upon questioning in front of an SRO, also a sworn police officer, should a student be informed of his right to remain silent and have...