Morning Bell: Ritz’s Future, Bennett’s Agenda & Daniels’ Legacy

Did Bennett Really Lose in Indiana? – A Glenda Ritz supporter notes the electorate’s mixed message: “Those of you who voted for Ritz…but then voted for your legislator who did exactly the opposite of what she wants…it’s time to start writing to your state senators and representatives. Tony Bennett’s agenda is alive and well in the state legislature.” Live Long & Prosper…

Editorial: Far down the road, make school chief an appointed post – “We agree with Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma who said it is too late for now to consider making the [state] superintendent’s position appointive — it just wouldn’t look right. But allow us to be the first to suggest that in 2016 or 2020, someone seriously propose to make this an appointed position.” Evansville Courier & Press

The Daniels record: successful innovations – Andrea Neal: “Mitch Daniels used his first term to get Indiana’s fiscal house in order. His second term sealed his reputation as the education reform governor.” Indy Star

For Mt. Vernon teachers, failure of referendum is no surprise – “At least two Mt. Vernon school board members, Bob Hiday and Shelton Oakes, said they were not surprised at the defeat of the property tax referendum in Tuesday’s general election balloting.” Greenfield Daily Reporter

Jon Stewart focuses on public education – “On ‘The Daily Show’ Thursday night, Jon Stewart did a segment that focused on public education — the impact of budget cuts, how kids learn, teachers.” The Answer Sheet