on a proposal in the local school district that would eliminate the minimum grade level of 50 on a report card.

on the local teachers union and the Pembroke Pines school district reach deal on charter teachers’ pay.

on the Mesa school board hearing 8 proposals for district overhaul. Some plans includes closing schools to save cash.

on educational examiners weigh anonymity for teachers’ accusers in the state.

on high school teacher training in colleges that need changing in order to create quality students.

Klipinger is out with the with a 2009 list of the top 100 college values.

The best private school was the California Institute of Technology. The best liberal arts schools was Pomona College.

The Arizona Republic reports on seven cities receiving $250,000 grants aimed at doubling the number of low-income students completing their higher education.

The AP reports on some UC Berkeley faculty that are criticizing the sports subsidy that is handed out.

The Houston Chronicle reports on the University of Houston that is looking to raise admission standards.

The Herald Leader reports on universities in the state looking for only modest tuition increases.

They also report on a college-affordability panel in the state releasing a report saying that the state needs to spend 64 million dollars a year on school funding.

The AP reports on a budget problems in Pennsylvania that could lead to second semester tuition increases.

The AP also reports on better ties between Fla. lawmakers and universities being sought.