The Sacramento Bee reports on this high school that has the IB program for students.

are out and they are showing some flatlining scores. Two-Thirds of students in the third grade who got the worst score on the reading test are still getting that same grade as fifth-graders.

to talk about the NCLB bill. She said the “hawkish” bill is going to stay.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on this program for high school dropouts. It allows them to get a high school diploma while getting college credits at the same time. To get into this program you have to be 16-20 years old, show that you have at least an 8th grade reading level, live in the Philadelphia area, and be out of school for at least one year.

The age limit on the high end needs to be expanded to at least 22.

reports on Drexel University using the Second Life program to created an online academic adventure.

The News & Observer reports on 21 high school students, 18 from Germany and three from France, who have come to the USA to learn.