in suspensions and expulsions in the Portland School District. 1 in 4 black middle school students got either suspended or expelled from school while only 1 in 14 while middle school students did the same thing.

have been suspend or expelled says the News & Observer.

The New York Times has a article up with some audio on this 81 year old substitute teacher who has been teaching for over 50 years. This article is a great read.

has a report up on the low amount of college students getting into Ivy League colleges.

have come to a tentative agreement that will increase salaries by 25% over a four year period.

The Sacramento Bee and the San Diego Union-Tribune also reports on this as well.

The LA Times has a great article up on this school that actually has a zero period that starts at an ultra early 6:30AM. Students in this specialty school are taking medical classes as part of vocational education. Classes include a medical based English class.