Education News For August 16, 2011…

The New York Times reports on schools that are saving on the electricity bill.

The Tennessean reports on on charter schools gaining ground in Tennessee

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the local school district looking at 13 schools for cheating.

The Daily News reports on the local Philadelphia School district that is going to rehire 325 laid-off teachers.

The Detroit News reports on more schools in the state not making the grade due to tougher standards.