Afternoon announcements: Sidwell School does not employ armed guards

A National Rifle Association ad with unfounded claims that the private school President Obama’s children attend employs armed guards has caused a stir in Washington today. The school has no armed guards. Washington Post

Classroom learning is changing, and it’s due in large part to a revolution that’s taking place in teacher training. This feature story is a good read. Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Common Core State Standards will help address education equity, but it will not solve the problem of providing equal educational opportunities to all students. Quick & the Ed

Montana’s high school graduation rates are on the rise, and their dropout rates are declining. Education Week