on 8th graders in the local school district getting another shot at what high school they would like to attend.

on Dallas-Fort Worth programs that are helping Hispanic mothers find teaching moments for their kids.

The LA Times, Union-Tribune, and Sacramento Bee report on California State University campuses seeing a whopping 53% increase in college applications.

The San Francisco Chronicle though is reporting on California State University Chancellor Charles Reed that wants to ask the state for 884 million extra bucks in funding.

The Des Moines Register reports low teacher pay at ISU that could cause top talent to leave.

They also report on The University of Northern Iowa’s faculty union that has approved re-opening its 2009-11 contract with the university.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on more resources and services for military vets at colleges.

They also report on seniors that are taking college classes by auditing them.

The AP and the Oregonian report on a record amount of students going to college in Oregon.

The Detroit News reports on The MI 529 Advisor Plan getting a debut.

They also report on Eastern Michigan University that is now going to give out of state military veterans in-state tuition rates.

The Chicago Sun Times reports on some college prep schools that are going to use income in order to help determine who goes to school.

The AP reports that University of Wisconsin-Madison and Syracuse University are not going to do a full roll-out of the Kindle until it makes it easier for blind people to use them.

They AP also reports on Fisk University that is going to get a 3 million dollar grant in order to help graduate more African American students.

on Metro Nashville schools saying no to six charter schools.

on the local school district that has decreased it debt by 87 million bucks. It is still above 200 million.

They also report on the local school board that may ask the state to intervene on property taxes.

on weather a a longer school day will help close the achievement gap.