on federal stimulus money that is a hassle, but Texas school districts worry about losing the cash.

on a governor’s commission that heard dozens of ideas this week for solving the state’s education achievement gap, including suggestions that Connecticut form regional school districts and change the formula for distributing state money.

They also report on Hartford area teachers and education officials discussing layoff policies.

on an attorney that says “Innovation” DPS schools not getting autonomy required by law.

on Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Arlene Ackerman that will soon announce major changes to her senior leadership team.

They also report on thousands of New Jersey students that have failed a graduation test.

on Broughton High School that is going to keep its International Baccalaureate program even though it is losing its status as a magnet school.

on more high school students in South Florida that have passed the FCAT exam though the percentage passing the reading portion dropped.

They also report on Broward schools that might have high school students do some painting in order to fill community service hours.