Schwarzenegger giving the okay on using the results of student achievement tests to evaluate teachers in order to get at some of the 4 billion plus in federal stimulus money.

on the President Obama’s Inaugural Address being used as a tool in order to help students learn how to speak English.

on schools in the state making gains, but still not meeting federal goals.

on Washington Community School and all of the after school activities they have including poetry slam, dancing, movies.

on small schools that are becoming technology pioneers.

They also report on parent teacher conferences that now include the students.

on Tohatchi Elementary School that has gone for worst to first in three years in New Mexico.

The Boston Globe though reports on Brockton High School that has improved MCAS scores due to an emphasis on literacy.