on school superintendents across the region that are saying no to people on pricey gifts to teachers.

The Oregonian reports on a new report out looking at the urban-rural divide in Oregon college.

The Sacramento Bee and AP report on college leaders in the state that say the cuts to colleges are going to hurt quality.

The USA Today reports on Chinese college students going over to US campuses in bigger numbers.

The Hartford Courant reports on students being able to dump a bad SAT score.

The LA Times reports on the creation of an online curriculum program for the ABC TV show Lost.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on Lincoln University dropping P.E. as a graduation requirement for obese students.

The AP reports on undergrad enrollment at Devry University that is increasing.

The AP Also reports on 10,000 Missourians who have requested vouchers for free technology training being offered through a partnership with Microsoft.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports on the new flight-simulation lab at Kent State University.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on Loyola University getting a 50 million estate.

school districts across the state that do not have enough money in order to hire the extra teachers needed for full day kindergarten.

on the Teacher Tools 4 Tomorrow program that helps give teachers free school supplies.

on Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee that is going to hold a once a month chance to have a some face time with her in a meeting.

I say this is a great thing to do.

on the state looking to close Wellston schools due to poor performance.