Arizona education gets high marks for holding schools accountable and for rigorous student standards, but once again the state pulls a failing grade in financing schools.

The state of Michigan gets a C-plus grade for its overall educational value and students' chances for success, according to Education Week magazine's 13th annual report, Quality Counts. The Chance-for-Success Index combines information from 13 indicators from childhood through adulthood, and shows that a person's potential is, on average, linked to location.

Education Week magazine released its 13th annual report, "Quality Counts," sizing up each state's education. It evaluates issues such as state assessments or standards, achievement levels and indicators such as family income or employment rates. North Dakota and Minnesota both earned a C overall - the same as their grades last year. The nation also received a C grade this year.

Saginaw County's Birth-Five parent education initiative has cut its annual budget in half since its start in 2000, but with local support, it still is helping children prepare for school. "We started with nearly $9 million from the state," said...

Gov. Steve Beshear acted within his authority when he replaced a member of the Council on Postsecondary Education appointed by former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate ruled yesterday.

Future Capitals World Summit today announced the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates, Advanced Micro Devices Executive Chairman Hector de J. Ruiz, Vice President of the European Parliament Mario Mauro, the son of investment tycoon Warren Buffet are joining more than 60 confirmed speakers at this event on January 13-15 in Abu Dhabi.