Habla usted Espanol? In middle and elementary schools, the answer is “less and less” according to a new study. (Center for Applied Lunguistics)
Who is Gotham calling on to save the city’s kids? Batman?(Gotham Schools)
Can an out-of-control food fight really land students in jail? (Slashfood)
How does a state compete in a Race to the Top when many observers say they’re already there? (Boston Globe)
Is attending college a taxable “privilege?” Pittsburgh’s mayor thinks so. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
So what does a school sell when the chocolate candy doesn’t raise enough money? (Raleigh News & Observer)


Kevin Carey appeared on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" to talk about the education proposals put forth during Wednesday’s State of the Union speech, including endowments, student loans, college prices and No Child Left Behind. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Andrew Rotherham is featured in CBS's "Where America Stands," a news special on the current state of the nation's schools.
College and Career-Ready: Using Outcomes Data to Hold High Schools Accountable for Student Success
Teachers at Work: Improving Teacher Quality Through School Design 