Morning Bell: Daniels Watch, Common Core, Charters & Special Ed

Mitch Daniels and Purdue: Fresh perspective might be valuable, governor says – “Purdue University trustees are expected to elect Gov. Mitch Daniels Thursday morning to be the school’s new president, choosing a high-profile politician over the usual academic with a doctorate and years of college administration.” Indy Star

Special Education But Typical Education Debate – “The report isn’t the indictment of charters that some claim and one can support charter schooling (I do) but still see a problem in this data and issues that warrant attention as the sector evolves.” Eduwonk

Questions Surround Indiana’s ‘Common Core’ – “The debate is half policy, half politics. On both counts Indiana officials’ defense of the Common Core is perplexing.” Hoosier Access

Just had breakfast at the Purdue Union. Saw troopers from the governor’s detail in the lobby. Are they following me?

— Jim Shella (@shellawish) June 21, 2012