Quotable
"It was one area [where] we didn't do enough and failed our children. I give myself an 'F' on that one. As a city, as a state, as a country, we need to protect our children and have them be safe." --Arne Duncan, on the violence in Chicago's public schools.
Chi. Sun Times: Duncan gives us all an 'F' on protecting kids
Notable
2/3 : The proportion of Americans that cannot name the three branches of government, according to recently retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter. He is speaking up about what he considers the lackluster civic education in America.
Ed. Week: The School Law Blog: Souter: Civics Education Must Be Improved