Remainders: National spelling bee to judge on vocabulary, too

  • In a shocking change, the national spelling bee will now test vocabulary knowledge, too. (Epoch Times)
  • A supporter of Turnaround for Children got her support for public education in Norway. (WSJ)
  • Eloise might have left the Plaza Hotel, but her after-school schedule is still fancy. (ExpandED Schools)
  • The co-founder of the DreamYard Project lists the school reforms he’d like New York City to see. (HuffPo)
  • City and Catholic schools’ basketball teams split titles in their first official battle in 50 years. (SchoolBook)
  • “I’m no longer angry at the Post. … I’m mad at the teacher who sullies us all.” (Ed in the Apple)
  • A fan of Core Knowledge wonders if it can remain valuable if everyone uses it. (Mr. D’s Neighborhood)
  • President Obama’s late budget plan is due out this week: What it might say about schools. (Politics K-12)
  • Deborah Meier wants an insider’s perspective on “no excuses” schools’ discipline. (Bridging Differences)