Quotable:
"They [states] were told to focus on one-time investments as much as possible. At the same time, the Department of Education sold this as a job and reform package...They say on one hand, preserve and create jobs. On the other hand, they talk about education reform."
-Chad Aleman, Policy Analyst at Education Sector
"Are states following stimulus plan rules for schools?"
Notable:
18:
Age before which it would be illegal to drop out of school in Massachussetts, under a new proposal to be announced today.