White House releases guidelines for K-12 emergencies
Some new guidelines from the White House offer suggestions for developing an emergency plan that might be needed in a school facing an active shooter situation.
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Paul Katula
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School snack rules will change for 2014-15 year
By Paul Katula
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New snack guidelines from the US Dept of Agriculture suggest more fruits and vegetables in vending machines and fewer carbonated soda drinks and high-fat snacks.
Fires in southwest show evidence of continued warming
By Paul Katula
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Wildfires this summer have become deadlier, particularly in the desert southwest, where average temperatures continue to rise despite a global leveling off.
Comparing Turkey to US student, educator protests
By Paul Katula
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Have you been following the protests in Istanbul, Turkey? If so, it might occur to you that they aren't very different from what's happening in the US, led mostly by students.
Possible cyberbullying loophole in BYOD programs
By Paul Katula
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Wondering if BYOD and other technology programs that provide students with access to the Internet have created opportunities for cyberbullying, an Iowa district looks at its policies.
The Battle of Gettysburg: July 1, 1863
By Paul Katula
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With a look toward a historical piece in the New York Times, we acknowledge one of the greatest lessons learned within our shores about the value of a democratic form of government.
Will Chicago public schools have toilet paper?
By Paul Katula
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A drive to collect toilet paper for public schools in Chicago underscores a set of drastic budget cuts the district appears to be proposing for the 2013-14 school year.
Badass Teachers Association: another protest group rises
By Paul Katula
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Another group of teachers has formed to protest corporate education reform and the appointment of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education.
PARCC releases first set of field-test guidelines
By Paul Katula
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Will you be selected to participate? You'll find out in August and finalize plans for your school in the fall. PARCC's field testing plans for the 2013-2014 school year have been revealed.
Teach For America opposed by U of Minn faculty
By Paul Katula
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A letter signed by faculty members at the University of Minnesota strongly opposes a proposed partnership between the university and Teach for America.