Remainders: What happens to accountability under pressure

In Indiana, the big question is, can accountability systems hold up to pressure? (Indy Star)
A movement to build STEM facilities in young children — via playing with blocks. (Early Ed Watch)
Limited congressional support for Race to the Top means the latest grants will be limited. (Eduflak)
Asking why so many Teach For America teachers get placed in special education classrooms. (NYCPSP)
The USDOE is using its NCLB waiver policy to influence state teacher evaluation systems. (EdWeek)
A new book tracks the legacy of the country’s “first black public high school.” (NPR)
A co-located district and charter school worked together to get their building ready. (GS Tumblr)
A former NYCDOE spokeswoman, who now represents Anthony Weiner, issued an apology. (Politicker)