National News

• Group: Troubled Ga. district loses accreditation (Lexington Herald-Leader)
  
  
• NYC schools eye math tests for kindergartners (boston.com)
  
  
• Professor teaches class from Dems' convention (CNN)
  
  
• In Texas school, teachers carry books and guns (The New York Times)
  
  
• First come, first served-Students face stiff competition for curbside treasures (Boston.com)
  
  
• E-textbooks may not be cheaper than printed ones, report says (Los Angeles Times)
  
  
• Should American Politics be abolished (as a field)? (Inside Higher Ed)
  
  
• When IM is the best way to stay on top (Inside Higher Ed)