Middle Management
New York Sun, NY, June 27, 2008
Curiously, it is not the low performers, special education students, minorities, English language learners, or other "at risk" groups that is lagging behind. Rather, despite the soaring scores, it is the group of highest performers that is shrinking.

Grants Will Aid Groups Working for Education Reform
Washington Post, D.C., June 27, 2008
A coalition of philanthropic foundations will award $725,000 in grants today to fund five District nonprofit organizations dedicated to the city’s public education restructuring.

2 New Charter Schools OK’d
Denver Post, CO, June 27, 2008
Denver’s school board Thursday approved two charter schools for 2009, including the expansion of the successful West Denver Preparatory Charter School. The board gave tacit approval to two other programs, deferring votes until organizers can address some issues.

Stealth Voucher Plan Doesn’t Belong On Ballot
Palm Beach Post, FL, June 27, 2008
In November, Floridians could vote on school vouchers without knowing that they’re voting on school vouchers.

School Choice Introduces Competition
Boston Globe, MA, June 27, 2008
AS GOVERNOR Patrick aims to reduce the achievement gap between white and minority students in public education, his Readiness Report leaves out the most effective mechanism for improving education for all students in Massachusetts: school choice.

The 5-Year Hitch
Sacramento Bee, CA, June 27, 2008
Charter schools in California have charters with five-year terms. So it makes sense for the school districts that authorize them to have matching facilities agreements with five-year terms.

School Choice Adds Up To Savings
Roanoke Times, VA, June 27, 2008
Several states have begun to address these challenges by offering scholarships to special-education students. One of the most successful of these programs is Florida’s McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities.

Public Charter Schools Flourish
Mille Lacs County Times, MN, June 27, 2008
Kaleidoscope Charter in Rogers, Spectrum Charter in Elk River, Pilager Charter in Pilager and Northern Lights Community School just north of Grand Rapids are part of a fascinating, little noticed trend in Minnesota public education.