on 1,200 teachers in Connecticut lost this year due to budget problems.

on a new 500,000 campaign called “I’m In.” Robert Bobb says that all he needs is 66 new kids to sign up for the campaign to be paid for.

The Sacramento Bee reports on the California State University systems and the higher amount of students that are graduating on time.

The Oregonian reports on Governor Ted Kulongoski that has given out a last minute veto on a bill that would have cut funds to universities.

The Arizona Republic reports on the Arizona Board of Regents who supports the idea of cheaper college degrees, but worries about funding initiatives for these programs.

The Union-Tribune reports on the University of San Diego getting a 900,000 buck grant to help train more teachers.

The Chicago Sun Times reports a panel that would like to have all the University of Illinois trustees resign and let the Gov. select who should stay.

The Detroit News reports on Central Michigan University seeking the okay for a new medical school.

on the UC Board of Regents that has cut over 800 million, but have given out some executive people a higher salary. Officials at the university say the execs are taking on more responsibilities and deserve more pay.

This JUST REEKS… If a UC campus dumps a bunch of janitors you have less janitors to clean up the campus. That gives them expanded duties, but you do not hear of them getting a pay raise though???

are both reporting on 80% of schools and school districts in the state that have met AYP goals under the NCLB bill.

AP link, Dallas Morning News link.

on federal officials who have subpoenaed the names of every student who applied to be among this year’s select group of kids going to nine elite public high schools.