The Daily Report Card: Cautious Skepticism on NCLB Waivers

More Waiver Reactions…

Tweaked state grade system tougher, but fair? – The Post-Tribune How Northwest Indiana schools measure up under the state’s new grading system, which — after the Obama administration’s NCLB waiver — is now the accountability law of the land in Indiana. (indianaeconomicdigest.com)

The Waiver Wire: We’re all Winners! – The Quick & The Ed “Despite my skepticism, I still think the waivers offer the best possible way forward.” (The Quick and the Ed)

A Shameless Display on Waivers – Frederick M. Hess The American Enterprise Institute’s education guru pulls no punches in this post. (frederickhess.org)

Statement on Announcement of States Receiving Waivers – Democrats for Education Reform More cautious skepticism… (dfer.org)

…And Other Stories

BSU seeking royalties from alcohol merchandise – Muncie Star Press “Don’t expect Ball State University’s Bracken Library to be renamed Bud Light Library. But you might start seeing BSU’s logo on beer coasters, mirrors, posters, neon signs, glassware and other products in bars.” (The Star-Press)

Jefferson High School teacher wins top educator award – Lafayette Journal & Courier Joe Ruhl won the Shell National Teaching Award. (The J&C)

College Is Increasingly Out of Reach for the Poor, Studies Find – The Choice The differences between the socio-economic achievement gap and the educational achievement gap are blurring, new studies find. (thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com)