Morning Bell: Common Core Challenge, IPS Superintendent Eugene White Retires

Sen. Scott Schneider reintroduces bill to withdraw state from Common Core standards – “Sen. Scott Schneider R-Indianapolis, is reintroducing a bill today that would dismantle the Common Core system in Indiana.” Indianapolis Star

Superintendent Eugene White to retire after 7 years at IPS – “White’s decision came exactly a week after a new school board was sworn in. For the first time in his tenure, White was reporting to a board that was mostly skeptical, rather than solidly supportive of his policies.” He’ll still get about $800,000, the balance of his contract. Get On The Bus

Highlights of Mitch Daniels’ meeting with the J&C editorial board – “Do you view yourself as a chief university fundraiser?” Daniels says he’s going to “carve off whatever time it takes.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

Sore losers target Ind. superintendent – “Another bill, HB 1309, looks like a clear effort to marginalize Ritz. Sponsored by House Education Committee Chairman Robert Behning, an Indianapolis florist, it requires the State Board to elect a vice chairman … ” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette