State senator asks Legislature to examine ‘soft social services’

In a committee meeting today, state Sen. Joe Negron made clear that he wants legislators to take a hard look at social services in order to determine whether the state will continue funding them.

Duncan: 82% of public schools are ‘failing’ by No Child Left Behind metrics

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan told Congress Wednesday that his agency estimates that 82 percent of  America’s public schools will be given a “failing status,” if they do not meet education goals set by No Child Left Behind (PDF) this year.

“[No Child Left Behind] has created dozens More…