Commentary: Education lost in hubbub of campaigning (CNN.com)
As we enter the final months of the longest presidential campaign in American history, it seems clear that the issue of the education of our nation's children is virtually absent from John McCain and Barack Obama's rhetoric.
Editorial: Higher Education Act Will Increase Accountability (CBS News)
Congress reauthorized the Higher Education Act this month, and the changes will clear up many issues bugging university officials and students across the United States. While the 1,158-page act will do little to lower the cost for students to attend college, some major points of contention Congress is trying to fix with its changes include: