Md. wins standoff over federal school funds By Paul Katula • Feb 28, 2026 A legal settlement ensures that Maryland’s most vulnerable students will keep their resources after a fight over DEI practices.
Md. senator tries (again) to fully fund IDEA By Paul Katula • Nov 27, 2020 The IDEA, which provides federal funds to support students with disabilities, is 45. Congress has never fully funded it.
U.S. can’t divert CARES funds from public schools By Paul Katula • Nov 18, 2020 A federal judge in Calif. has ruled that US Education Sec. Betsy DeVos can't divert funds from the CARES Act to private schools.
What Biden’s ed policy might look like By Paul Katula • Nov 8, 2020 The Biden campaign's policy director talked with reporters about the president-elect's federal education policy. This is what she said.
We mark the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act By Paul Katula • Jul 2, 2018 We have much to admire about a country that can elect a President Trump while professing an undying faith in civil rights.
The federal budget and Title II funding By Paul Katula • Oct 25, 2017 A closer look at Washington's attempts to pass a budget reveals some strategic cuts to programs that could affect teacher quality.
Suburbanites donate school supplies to homeless By Paul Katula • Aug 30, 2016 For homeless students, sometimes a backpack, flash drive, or other school supplies will help keep them in school. Sometimes, they need much more.