The Boston Globe reports that the state of Maine has signed a deal with Apple to provide laptop computers to seventh and eight graders and their teachers.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Sen. James Meeks and fellow members of the Legislative Black Caucus want a state probe of low-quality teachers.

The Kansas City Star reports that 20 more Alabama schools will have teachers doing teaching via a video screen.

The News & Observer reports on a national advisory panel that is going to look at why students lag in math.

The Star Tribune says the tuition plan Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced is getting mixed reviews

USA Today reports that Senate Democrats have released a new report on college debt based on Department of Education statistics.