Friday, September 25, 2026
Voxitatis Research Foundation • National Education Reporting & Writing
News.SchoolsDo.org
The Voxitatis Blog - School and Education News
Voxitatis® Logo Voxitatis® - School News & Student Journalism
The Voxitatis Blog School news in the fine arts, academics, and athletics
  • News & Issues
    • Equity & Access
    • Teaching & Learning
      • Assessment & Testing
      • College & Career Readiness
      • Early Learning
      • Curriculum & Instruction
      • Teaching Profession
      • Professional Learning
    • Families & Communities
    • Innovation
      • Classroom Technology
      • AI & Emerging Tech
      • Infrastructure
      • EdTech Policy & Ethics
    • External Factors
    • Policy & Politics
      • Nation/World
      • Illinois
      • Maryland
    • Student Well-Being
    • School Operations
    • School Safety & Climate
    • Opinion
      • Suggestion Box
    • Research
  • Academics
    • Language Arts
      • Reading
      • Writing
      • Foreign Language
    • STEM
      • Science
      • Math
        • Algebra I Practice
      • Technology
      • Engineering
    • Social Studies
      • Civics
      • Name That Verdict
      • Economics
      • History
      • Geography
      • Psychology
  • Fine Arts
    • Performing Arts
      • Instrumental Music
      • Vocal Music
      • Marching Band
    • Dance
    • Theater
      • Musicals
      • Movies
    • Visual Arts
    • Advocacy
  • Athletics & Activities
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Girls’ Volleyball
      • Track & Field
    • Academic Competitions
    • Club Sports
    • Speech & Debate
    • Robotics
  • Student Voice
    • Student Reporting
    • Student Life & Culture
      • Clubs
      • Events
      • School Spirit
      • Traditions
    • Creative Work
    • Vox ætatis

specialization

H.S. students opt out of football in Texas

By Paul Katula • Sep 11, 2015
Why do you suppose football participation numbers in Texas have gone down a little bit over the last 5 years? NPR hypothesizes.

Great coaches are, first, great teachers

By Paul Katula • Aug 10, 2015
Before they can be great coaches, HS coaches must be great teachers: they are important in the lives of young men & women.

Does doing just 1 sport give edge on scholarships?

By Paul Katula • Jul 29, 2015
Student-athletes who play only one sport year-round are at increased risk of injury but say they have a better shot at college scholarships.
The Latest from Voxitatis
Homecoming Overhaul: Rebranding or Logistical Limitation?
Traditions
Homecoming Overhaul: Rebranding or Logistical Limitation?
Sep 7, 2026
Football Sep 7
TikTok Drama in Darien Feeds a Football Rivalry
Theater Sep 7
Greenwood Theater Is Resilient about the Fall Play
Maryland Sep 6
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Still a Financial Headache
Sports Sep 6
Pioneers: Growing Pains & Blowouts in Flag Football
Student Well-Being Sep 5
Trucker, Fiancé Kept Kids in Cab, Police Say
Engineering Sep 5
Glenbrook District 225 Receives Illinois Green Ribbon
Geography Sep 5
Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
Policy & Politics Sep 5
Colorado Students Stage Walkout over ICE Tactics
Assessment & Testing Sep 5
Some Private Students at a Public School Couldn’t Submit SAT
Research Sep 5
ADHD Overlaps with Enhanced Creativity, Scientists Say
Newsroom Bulletin

We are very pleased to announce our new website look for the 2026-27 school year!

Voxitatis Blog

School news in the fine arts, academics, and athletics

Editorial Independence

Articles and opinion columns express the perspectives of individual student journalists and contributing writers. They do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of any organization, school, or education agency.

Contact the Newsroom: paul@schoolsnapshots.org

Creative Commons & Policies
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Except where otherwise noted, original content originating on the Voxitatis Blog is licensed for non-commercial reuse under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

  • › Advertising Here
  • › Editorial & Corrections Standards
  • › Letters to the Editor & Submissions
Selected & In-Depth Reporting
2 boards, 1 district: The split in Indy school governance Mar 5, 2026 • Policy & Politics
SAT will be changed — again Mar 6, 2014 • Language Arts
On rescuing the Common Core from the testing machine Nov 21, 2013 • School News
Thank you for your support of our students, schools, and communities.
  • Privacy Policy
  • •
  • Terms of Service
  • •
  • About Us