with a report just looking at end of course exams for Algebra I and Algebra II. 13 states were looked at.

When it came to Algebra I the grades looked at were 7-12 with some unidentified students. Scored showed students had best advanced level scores in the 7-8th grade levels. Same happened with proficient levels as well. Basic levels flat lined in grades 10-12. Below Basic scores went up with every single grade level topping off at 81.3% at grade 12, but only 214 students were tested at that level.

When it came to Algebra II scores most of the students were not prepared at all for college level work. From grade 8 on down the percentage of students that wound up with a prepared scored dropped at every single grade level. Same thing happened with welll prepared score as well.

The Boston Globe reports on state colleges having the best of times.

The News & Observer reports on UNC-Chapel Hill suspending for now a campaign to raise a whole lot of money.

The Times Dispatch reports on a new research report out saying that for every buck Virgina spends on higher education they get 1.39 back.

on two dozen Arlington County public schools educators gathered last week to help learn nitty-gritty details on how to teach their students handwriting in class.

They also report on the local school district launching a new teacher evaluation system that will use achievement test scores to help determine weather a teacher keeps their job or not.

on the state approving 321 million for schools.

on the Grand County School District Board of Education seeing a surprise 2.2 million bucks debt.

on school funding being a sticking point in state budget talks.

They also report on schools tempting students with gifts in order to get them to come on count day.

They also report on Attorney General Mike Cox who wants a Wayne County judge to halt the Detroit Public Schools Board of Education from appointing a treasurer.