EDUCATION
- Va. students outshine Md.’s in dismal science report (Examiner, 1/26) Both states, however, have a huge percentage of students performing below the “basic level” on a test that “experts say predict[s] not just which kids will become rocket scientists, but who can function in society.” I added the italics there because that is a terrible sign, especially considering President Obama’s call to “win the future.“
- Gray, Brown differ on school vouchers (WaPo, 1/25)
- Md. overturns Montgomery’s rejection of charter schools (Examiner, 1/26)
STATE OF THE UNION | The Post has a neat breakdown of the address by issue area. Overall, I thought it was a good speech. I especially liked this quote: “We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world.”
That said, I’d really like to send somebody back to the moon with a high-def camera in tow. Can you imagine watching a moon landing live and in high definition?
WORKFORCE | The unemployment rate in D.C. dropped slightly in December, although Maryland and Virginia remained the same. (WaPo, 1/26)
ENVIRONMENT | Editorial: It’s time for Maryland and Virginia to pass a bag tax (WaPo, 1/25) I was at D.C. Bed, Bath, and Beyond the other day (stop laughing at me, or else…) and I was offered a recycled plastic bag at no charge. That seems like a good companion for the bag tax.
The Phantom of the Internet seems to have struck the Daily yesterday. Not sure why the email version wasn’t delivered as scheduled, but you can always check giving.wordpress.com for the latest content.
