Morning Bell: Reactions To REPA II, Lugar’s Next Move, Remembering Pearl Harbor

State discounting education expertise – “An overflow crowd of educators opposed to stripped-down teacher and school administrator licensing requirements couldn’t persuade the Indiana State Board of Education to delay a vote Wednesday on the weakened regulations.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Lugar, University of Indianapolis expand efforts – “Call him Professor Lugar. When Sen. Richard Lugar leaves the Senate at the end of the year, he will teach at the University of Indianapolis and help the school launch a new Washington internship and study program.” Richmond Palladium-Item

Pearl Harbor Day: How Are Schools Remembering? – “Today, the National World War II Museum estimates that 14 million veterans who survived World War II have since died. The remaining 2 million veterans are dying at a rate of about 900 per day.” The Educated Reporter

New Thoughts And Old Thoughts On Florida Education From Indiana Superintendent Tony Bennett – “Next week the State Board of Education will interview finalists for to become the next Florida education commissioner. Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett, who lost his reelection bid, is one of three finalists and thought the front-runner for the post because of his ties to former Gov. Jeb Bush.” StateImpact Florida