Performance bonuses for schools will go out soon, and schools have to decide how to divide the money among teachers. (Daily News, Post)
The DOE is expanding its middle school plan, which helped about two-thirds of targeted schools achieve above-average test score gains last year. (Post)
Michael Phelps personally delivered a check to support youth swimming programs to the 14th St. YMCA. (Post)
Some teachers in Harrold, TX, will be carrying concealed guns at school this year. (Times)
The Clayton County, GA school system has lost its accreditation after ethics violations by four school board members. (Times)
An essay in the Wall Street Journal urges parents to take education seriously at home.
In editorials, the Post and Sun question NYC’s test score increases in light of declining SAT scores.