Today's Reading List

Here's what the editors of Schools of Thought are reading today:

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Governor’s budget includes $438 million for K-12 education

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell unveiled a 2013-14 budget that includes an additional $2.2 billion for state employee and teacher pensions as well as covering the cost of taking the PSAT for 10^th graders.

(Pittsburgh) Postgazette.com: City teachers offered buyouts

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board has approved a plan that would offer buyouts to eligible teachers, but hundreds of layoffs are still expected next year.

EducationNews.org: Math reform hits North Carolina’s Triangle schools

Traditional algebra and geometry may be subjects of the past as Triangle schools adopt courses aligned to the Common Core standards.

Education Week:  Devices, devices, devices

Along with cost and capabilities, look at culture and community when weighing your school’s technology options.

Elearnspace: A few thoughts on China and education

Blogger George Siemens shares his thoughts on what he learned from a recent trip to China.