on the Teacher Retirement System of Texas fund falling to the lowest level since 1997.

on fractures on the Denver school board that still remain unresolved.

State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist in Rhode Island that has demanded that six chronically underperforming schools improve academic results or face possible closure.

the Louisiana Department of Education cuts to hit adult education the hardest.

on Charter organizations, nonprofits and teachers groups that have until midnight to submit applications to take over 30 new or struggling campuses.

The Union-Tribune reports on community colleges in California that could wind up letting students get four year degrees.

The New York Times reports on the recession pushing up the interest in graduate and law schools.

The AP Reprots on Midway College to open up a pharmacy school in Kentucky next year to help fill jobs in state.

The AP reports on Barnes & Noble that is launching a textbook rental service.