NAEP report shows seniors struggling in reading, math By Paul Katula • Sep 9, 2025 One-third of US high school seniors can’t meet minimum expectations in reading; math results are even worse. Gaps widen a bit.
Showcase your patriotism and claim a scholarship! By Paul Katula • Aug 29, 2025 Record it. Submit it. Win it. The Voice of Democracy contest is your chance to be heard. Your voice. Your chance at $35,000.
Fla. can’t ban books for just describing sexual conduct By Paul Katula • Aug 16, 2025 Acclaimed novels by Toni Morrison, John Green, and others were pulled under Florida's HB 1069. A judge has now ordered them back.
Classic lit resonates: Revisiting The Great Gatsby By Paul Katula • Aug 13, 2025 A high schooler’s review of <em>The Great Gatsby</em> proves classic literature still captivates, offering timeless themes and fresh perspectives.
A tenured professor’s honest journey with dyslexia By Paul Katula • Aug 9, 2025 What's it like to succeed in academia with dyslexia? This professor shares how she overcame the odds.
Schools counter AI overuse with handwritten essays By Paul Katula • Aug 4, 2025 A Queens high school moves summer writing assignments into the classroom; teachers nationwide rethink the impact of technology on academic integrity.
A banned author addresses the book-ban agenda By Paul Katula • Sep 9, 2024 3rd in a series at City High in Iowa City, the student newspaper talks with an award-winning author whose books were once banned in several schools.
Pope Francis: studying literature is valuable By Paul Katula • Aug 13, 2024 The pope's letter entitled "On the Role of Literature in Formation" addresses the important role novels and poetry can play in our emotional maturity.
Multiple journalism awards for Van Nuys HS in Calif. By Paul Katula • Jul 4, 2024 The staff at <em>The Mirror</em> student news site added trophies from the L.A. Press Club to a case that's already quite full
Illinois Bans Book Bans By Paul Katula • Jun 14, 2023 Book bans by public libraries and schools will be illegal in Illinois, starting next year, thanks to a new law signed this week.