Big Stories Of The Day

No Child Left Behind? Say It in Spanish NYT
With the influx of Hispanic stud ents sharply rising, suburban schools are challenged to provide them with the tools to succeed.

Mainstreaming to Cut Costs Wall St. Journal
While studies show that mainstreaming can be beneficial for many students, critics say cash-hungry school districts are pushing the practice too hard, forcing many children into classes that can't meet their needs.

Calls Grow for a Broader Yardstick for School Washington Post
For nearly six years, the federal government has defined school success mainly by how many students pass state reading and math tests. But a growing number of educators and lawmakers are pushing to give more weight to graduation rates, achievement in science and history and even physical education.