Rise & Shine: Obama to spell out "cradle to career" plan today

  • President Obama will call for merit pay, more charter schools in a speech today. (Wall Street Journal)
  • A Bronx principal was arrested for drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident. (Post)
  • The principal of a closing school is under investigation for changing students’ grades. (Daily News)
  • Nationwide, charter schools say their biggest challenge is finding space. (Christian Science Monitor)
  • Looming teacher layoffs have generated debate about seniority rules in Los Angeles. (L.A. Times)
  • The official who brought Joel Klein to Australia is talking education reform again. (The Australian)