Morning Bell: Common Core Hearings, Bennett Campaign Finance, School Safety

Kyle Stokes / StateImpact Indiana

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz says Indiana needs to review its standards, especially in mathematics.

Glenda Ritz to lawmakers: Let’s review Common Core – “Indiana’s new superintendent of public instruction wants state legislators to back off a plan to change education standards and let her lead a yearlong review instead.” (We’ve compiled a primer on some of the main arguments for and against Sen. Schneider’s proposal here.) Indianapolis Star

Bennett outspent Ritz 5-to-1 – “Bennett has been telling news media that he knew he might lose, because the changes he implemented were difficult but necessary. And it’s true – you don’t raise and spend the kind of money that he did unless you think you’re in a race.” School Matters

Central Noble Community Schools considers arming teachers – “Under the plan, officials would choose up to four teachers in each school to undergo firearms training and be appointed as special deputies. The teachers’ authority would be limited to school buildings.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Ball State reviews charter schools, some could close – “While Ball State officials have until March 1 to announce the fate of the charter schools, Marra said the decision will be made soon to give students and parents time to make other arrangements if a school’s charter is not renewed.” The Times of Northwest Indiana