Rise & Shine: Hurricane damage in reopened schools is serious

While most schools have reopened after Hurricane Sandy, many have extensive, lasting damage. (NY1)
Gov. Cuomo reiterated his Jan. 17 deadline to adopt new teacher evaluations or lose state funds. (Post)
New York City is one of just 27 districts not to have submitted an evaluation plan yet. (GothamSchools)
Cuomo gave himself high marks on his progress toward education goals, despite problems. (Capital NY)
Former chancellor Frank Macchiarola has died. (Times, Daily News, NY1, GothamSchools, SchoolBook)
The Daily News and Post both praise Macchiarola for setting a high standard for schools chiefs to follow.
Across the country, more students are taking community college courses while still in high school. (WSJ)
School districts across the country remain on high alert after the shooting in Newtown, Conn. (WSJ)
Some districts are reconsidering a highly controversial option, arming security guards in schools. (Times)
An internal document shows that Chicago has weighed school closures more than it had said. (Tribune)