AP biology teachers responding well to new course framework
A new Advanced Placement course for biology, to be used on the 2012-2013 test, is being well received by science teachers.
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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
Why show-style marching bands should be included in an Illinois state championship
By Paul Katula
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Some of the differences between show-style bands and corps-style bands could bring both types of high school marching band to a learning experience that could open doors for all band students.
Heat illness prevention course by National Federation of State High School Associations
By Paul Katula
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A free course on the fundamentals of heat acclimatization and the prevention of heat illness is being offered by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) through its website. The course is designed to give coaches information they need to prevent heat illness in their athletes.
Maryland board takes a second look at zero tolerance
By Paul Katula
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The Maryland State Board of Education approved regulations that seek to reduce the amount of time students spend out of school as punishment, especially for nonviolent offenses.
Maryland board of ed adopts emergency concussion regulations
By Paul Katula
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The Maryland state board has adopted emergency regulations for concussions suffered by student athletes, which will be in effect for this fall's football season while the board works out permanent regulations, as required by a law signed by Gov. O'Malley in 2011.
IHSA to survey Illinois schools about a statewide marching band championship
By Paul Katula
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We reported that the IHSA will survey its member schools in November to determine if there's enough interest to start a state championship series for marching band in Illinois. We are conducting an informal survey ourselves. Please take it.
Supreme Court hears case about child abuse interviews at school
By Paul Katula
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The U.S. Supreme Court completed oral arguments March 3 in the consolidated cases of Camreta v.…
Musicals opening at Illinois high schools, Feb. 24, 25, and 26
By Paul Katula
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The weekend of Feb. 24-26 will see the opening of two of this year’s most popular…
Musicals opening at Illinois high schools, Feb. 16, 17, and 18
By Paul Katula
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Five musical productions open this coming weekend at Illinois high schools, all of them in the…
Musicals opening at Illinois high schools, Feb. 10, 11, or 12
By Paul Katula
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Whether it was from planning or just an act of God, Mother Nature will allow musical…