Maryland Takes Over Schools

In a move that has never been done before, but allowed under the "No Child Left Behind" bill, the State of Maryland has taken over 4 Baltimore H.S. that have had chronically low test scores.

(NY Times)In addition to the high schools, another seven middle schools will also be taken away from the direct operation of the Baltimore city school district, and will be reopened as charter schools or taken over by nonprofit or private companies. However, they will remain under city supervision.