Teacher on leave; had students write why Jews are evil
If a teacher assigns a persuasive essay that makes students develop an argument that Jews are evil, can the teacher be put on leave or dismissed? It's a 1st Amendment question.
Civics
Teachers’ strikes are illegal in most states
In case you're wondering about the legality of teachers' strikes, they are legal in Illinois and 12 other states. But that's all, primarily because most state legislatures have put education on par with police and fire protection as essential services provided by government.
Intelligence failed to connect the dots
President Obama was critical of intelligence, which he says failed to put pieces together in an Al Qaeda plot to blow up a plane.
Obama calls for democratic reforms in Africa
It'll be hard for US/Asian/European companies and governments to invest in African nations unless reforms are instituted.