The News & Observer reports that Gov. Mike Easley now wants to hire literacy coaches to help middle school teachers get better grades for the middle school students.

The Sacramento Bee reports on the PIRG report that got released earlier this week on college debt levels.

The Baltimore Sun reports that comparing performance between school districts in different states is a problem becuase of different standards.

CNN reports that states may lose federal money if they do not properly inform parents of tutoring or to transfer to another school.

The LA Times reports on a new James Irvine Foundation poll that students want more vocational education classes in the school system. The Sacramento Bee also has another article up on this topic as well.

The News & Observer reports that soon parents in North Carolina may get to view report card grades online.