Adopt-a-Classroom comes to the aid of West, Texas
We're pleased to advance this release from Adopt-a-Classroom, a nonprofit organization that provides teachers across the country with pocket "currency" so they can purchase school supplies.
Staff & Reporter Archive
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
So you think online content delivery is all that, eh?
By Paul Katula
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Online college courses have brought great lectures to students around the world, but universities push back a little. Likewise, elementary and high schools should be wary of online content delivery.
Community college-bound students need math, English
By Paul Katula
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Although 2-year colleges have low academic expectations, students struggle, partly because high-school standards are too lax in English and too rigid in math.
Movie review: Disconnect (2012)
By Paul Katula
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A study released Sunday shows that 16% of high schoolers are victims of cyberbullying, and that gives us a good chance to review an independent film showing in only a few theaters across America.
Publishing NY's standardized test items in the paper
By Paul Katula
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The release of test questions from New York's new reading exam, a journalistic activity that may have been illegal, gives us an opportunity to comment.
NY Times op-ed suggests compromise on class size
By Paul Katula
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Our response to an op-ed piece in the New York Times, which suggests a fantastical compromise on class sizes that won't be liked by anyone.
Warning to avoid illegal activity before graduation
By Paul Katula
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A very personal account of what could happen if illegal activity in the month or so before high school graduation keeps you from getting your high school diploma.
IL spots possible conflict of interest in charter
By Paul Katula
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Illinois cut off funding for a charter operator, saying it failed to disclose the appearance of a conflict of interest in awarding construction contracts to the brothers of one charter executive.
Computer glitch halts standardized testing in Ind.
By Paul Katula
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A computer glitch caused Indiana's standardized testing to be interrupted for at least a day into the testing window Monday. The company is "working to resolve the issue." Great!
Vox ætatis: Giving at-risk students options in Belleville
By Paul Katula
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Talking to the principal at an alternative day school near St Louis reveals some of the keys to putting students back on the track to success in college or career.