on L.A. schools on a sharper lookout for gifted students.

on s new law that hinges reform of Iowa’s 35 lowest-rated schools on how well administrators and teachers work together has caused stalemates in at least four districts in Iowa.

on the Dallas ISD that may cut some special education teachers.

on Gov. Jan Brewer that has signed into law revisions of Arizona’s private-school tuition tax-credit program, adding accountability and allowing the maximum tax-credit donation to rise each year by the rate of inflation.

on Cleveland teachers that are protesting the lack of progress on a new contract.

The Chicago Tribune reports on Notre Dame getting the first black valedictorian ever.

The Indy Star reports on Jacob Brown who is going to get a 2-year degree from Ivy Tech one month before he graduates from high school.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports on the around 40% of college students in Georgia that do not graduate.

The Times Picayune though reports on the state Board of Regents that is going to give out more money to colleges that increase their graduation rate.

The News & Observer reports on the bad job market for college students.

The Chicago Sun Times reports on the University of Chicago that saw a 42% jump in the amount of college applications they got this year.

They also have up an article on tuition that will be on the rise for Will County colleges.

The Post Dispatch though reports on higher education getting a boost from sagging job market.