New York is still far from meeting its goal of universal pre-K. (Times)
More states include evolution in their standards, but teachers have to find creative ways to reach students who may be resistant to learning about it. (Times)
School lunch prices are increasing, reflecting rising costs of food. (Times)
Many NYC students cut school on Fridays — in some schools, Friday attendance is less than 50 percent. (Post)
Anonymous NYC education blogger Eduwonkette reveals herself to be grad student Jennifer Jennings. (New York Magazine)
A group of elected officials and education advocates — including Joel Klein, Al Sharpton, and Michelle Rhee — spoke in Denver yesterday. (Denver Post, MarketWatch)
As children go back to school in Washington, D.C., they will find many changes made by Chancellor Michelle Rhee in her first year. (Washington Post)
In addition to his Class Struggle and Extra Credit columns, Jay Mathews will have a new column about education in the Washington Post Metro section. (Washington Post)