News from the state Department of Education yesterday came of districts not making "Adequate Yearly Progress" in their meeting of educational standards. The department is also handing out school report cards at the State Fair. Follow that last link to find a report card for any public school in the state (here's an example, for the public school around the corner from my home). They've slightly changed the format this year -- I regret their removing ACT scores and National Merit Scholars -- but there's plenty of good information there for people willing to take the time to read.