The Manhattan Institute issues a new report examining whether focusing on reading and math hurts achievement in other subjects. (Sun)
Margaret Spellings writes in defense of Washington, DC’s voucher program. (Wash. Post)
Eleven Bronx schools will get new playgrounds this year. (Daily News)
Just for fun: Merriam-Webster announces 100 new words added to its dictionary, including “netroots” – political activists who communicate via the web, especially blogs. (AP)
