USA Today – David Jackson
“President Obama said Monday the nation’s schools are improving, but need more federal money to keep pace. “The challenge that we face is that this is a monumental task and it requires resources,” Obama told reporters at the White House. The president spoke briefly after meeting with a group of superintendents, board members, and educators from some of the nation’s largest school districts. Education figures to be a flash point between the Democratic White House and the Republican-run Congress as this year’s budget battles heat up. Congressional Republicans are expected to propose a budget this week.”(more)