on the University of Minnesota wanting to pull out of deal with Wisconsin for lower tuition rates.

The Washington Unified School District created this program to help 18-22 year olds with developmental disabilities to function better in the real world. They learn stuff as how to balance a budget and a checkbook, how to shop for food, etc….

now going to be going to school year round after a unanimous school board vote.

students are going to have to pass a writing portion of the FCAT exam to graduate. The article includes a link to some practice questions.

The program uses volunteers to help students with their writing and reading skills. The program looks for volunteers that are 55 and older.

Lisa Chandler is now going to work for the company that produces the TAKS exam.

The Houston Chronicle has an article up as well.