Richards HS marching flutist is jazz pianist extraordinaire
A pianist and self-described workaholic was profiled in the Southtown Star newspaper, and we can just hear the hard work student-performers put in.
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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
Bullies can remain anonymous on Ask.fm
By Paul Katula
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A social website, Ask.fm. has sprung up in usage over the past few months among American teenagers, and it has some not-so-hidden dangers.
NCLB still strikes low blows in Wheaton CUSD 200
By Paul Katula
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Parents at 3 elementary schools in Wheaton Warrenville CUSD 200 will have the choice, under NCLB, of sending their kids to another school.
Coverage of Washington's Marching Panther Invitational
By Paul Katula
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As we did last year, we open our coverage of the Illinois marching band season this year with the Marching Panther Invitational at Washington Community High School on Sept. 7,
Students face the music in dance and AP
By Paul Katula
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Two stories highlight the importance of hard work in achieving goals, especially for kids who may be at a disadvantage.
Field house at a Chicago elementary school razed
By Paul Katula
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A field house that was used as a library and dance studio has been razed by a demolition crew working for the Chicago Public Schools.
FAMU Marching 100 takes the field after suspension
By Paul Katula
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One of the world's most famous marching bands, the Florida A&M Marching 100, will return to the field on Sept. 1 following a 2-year suspension for the hazing death of a drum major.
Pearson misreports scorecards on Va. alternate test
By Paul Katula
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A score lookup function failed at Pearson on alternate, portfolio-based assessments given by Virginia, and there has been some fallout from that fiasco.
The dilemma of ranking institutions by research quality
By Paul Katula
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Want to know which research institutions are the most active or which ones get their work cited the most? Now there's a web tool that will allow just that.
5 Quad-City districts may consider a merger
By Paul Katula
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Four elementary and one high school district are considering consolidating their districts in Rock Island Co., Ill. Some people are concerned, but former superintendents say it would be a good idea.