urging new teacher and principal evaluation system.

that has passed a bill that end high school end-of-course tests in U.S. history, civics and economics, Algebra II and physical science.

They also report on North Carolina schools seeing fewer dropouts.

that has approved tougher graduation requirements for high school students.

that says that the Democratic-controlled House would not support the Senate’s plan to make cuts to education, but left the door open for possible cuts to other parts of state government.

and parents that are mobilizing to tackle funding cuts.

The New York Times reports on public colleges that want more autonomy as states cut back on their funding.