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Jerry Brown, Arne Duncan had deep, long-standing disagreements
The governor of a solidly Democratic state and a Democratic president’s point man on education were like two ships colliding in a sea of policy disagreements.
EdSource, by John Fensterwald
Girls and boys, the lesson today is how to start your company
As South Bay communities increasingly become a sun-kissed complement to Silicon Valley, startup culture is making its way into some L.A. schools’ curricula, too.
Los Angeles Times, by Sonali Kohli
Fallout from lower test scores challenges some states
If debate over the adoption of the Common Core State Standards has subsided, the new struggle is how to deal with the fallout when student test scores plunge.
Cabinet Report, by Tom Chorneau
Texas mother teaches textbook company a lesson on accuracy
Texas textbooks — and how they address aspects of history, science, politics and other subjects — have been a source of controversy for years.
New York Times, by Manny Fernandez and Christine Hauser
Would any college reject President Obama’s daughter?
Admission decisions rest largely on grades, test scores, extra-curricular activities and “the hook.” What’s the hook? Something that distinguishes you from everybody else.
Washington Post, by Valerie Strauss
Duncan’s departure illustrates national divide over education
Duncan’s announcement on Friday that he plans to step down later this year was greeted by a range of reactions.
Washington Post, by Emma Brown and Lyndsey Layton