Monthly Archives: July 2022

The Tampa Bay Times editorial board recommended a “no” vote on a property tax referendum to raise teacher salaries in Hillsborough County. They are wrong.

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Paul Cottle

If I were a gracious guest, I would start out by thanking the Tampa Bay Times opinion page staff for placing in this morning’s Perspectives section my essay “Science and engineering majors need early prep”, a plea for public high … Continue reading →

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The 2022 Nuclear Medicine and Science Camp: Two extraordinary K-12 educators come together to offer campers a fabulous experience.

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Paul Cottle

I have known for many years that the very best K-12 teachers combine extraordinary skill, empathy for their students and a sort of magic that I cannot even begin to understand. Last week, that combination was on full display during … Continue reading →

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Physics education researchers: High school preparation is key for succeeding in college physics courses.

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Paul Cottle

A paper recently published in Physical Review Physics Education Research by researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) sends a crystal-clear message to all educators, policy-makers and parents: High school physics is very important for students who are considering majoring in … Continue reading →

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