Morning Bell: State Superintendent Race, Purdue Faculty Survey, Election Links

Indiana race could be showdown over school changes – “A traditionally sleepy race for Indiana’s top elected school position has turned into a referendum on education policies that are endorsed by conservatives across the country.” Associated Press

Purdue survey results reveal faculty satisfaction, concerns – “Among the overall findings: 88 percent would recommend their departments to another professor, but 36 percent would not recommend Purdue. Faculty of color are more satisfied with the tenure process than white faculty. Associate professors are the most dissatisfied.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

Election eve linkapalooza – “Interested in learning all you can about the state superintendent race and the IPS school board race to educate yourself in advance of the election? You’ve come to the right place.” (And don’t miss our 2012 election guide.) Get On The Bus

Ohio School Leaders Say State Should Not Regulate Use of Seclusion, Restraint – “The state of Ohio should not regulate the use of seclusion and restraint in schools, dozens of school superintendents told the Ohio Department of Education. They say the requirements of current draft regulations are too expensive and unnecessary.” StateImpact Ohio