- The U.S. Department of Education announces another round of Race to the Top, this one aimed at RESPECT-ing teachers.
- Teach for America is finally making the move to Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools are allowing TFA candidates to interview for one position: an elementary school Spanish teacher. Right now, it’s just one position, but it allows TFA candidates to interview for other openings in the greater southwest Ohio area.
- U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has taken his speaking engagements all the way to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Arne also proved he is well-versed in two types of schooling: Ed Reform and basketball.
- To make up for low salaries, the Buffalo Teachers Federation has an insurance plan that covers cosmetic surgery.
