on student performance that would be the biggest factor in teacher evaluations under draft regulations proposed by the Maryland Board of Education.

on the Chesterfield School Board that has agreed to 36 million in cuts.

on Middle schools in the Prior Lake-Savage school district that will phase out their existing advanced programs in favor of one track for students who need high-level classes.

on a task force of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education that has recommended setting a goal that 85 percent of students score proficient or advanced on the MCAS test by 2020. This is lower than the 100% number in the NCLB bill.

on parents that are stepping in to teach arts to their students.

on the Missouri Senate backing plan to consolidate Missouri’s two education departments.