Currently assistant superintendent and principal at Cedar Mountain, Rob Brandl (pictured) is replacing Robert Tews, who will retire in June.

Illumina Corporate Foundation and Discovery Education launched DNA Decoded, a program designed to equip middle and high school teachers with the power to unlock the study of genomics in everyday life.

The Council of Great City Schools and LAUSD estblished a nationwide "bench of contracts" with Imagine Learning, Inc. and two other publishers who have met the Council's quality criteria for EL math materials. Other school districts can now also use these contracts to purchase vetted materials to support teachers of English learners.

Of the 850,000 students who are ready for college by the end of 11th grade, one-third are from low-income households. A new report makes the case that there should be better pathways for these students to begin college coursework but still remain in high school, if they choose, and possibly save time and tuition money.