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Florida governor rick scott's education honcho resigned. it could have big implications for florida schools and the national push for corporate-backed school reform. before he was recruited in january, tony bennett was the school's chief in indiana. he made a name for himself in the hoosier state and nationally by vowing to hold schools accountable. he did so through implementing a signature piece of reform. an "a" through "f" grading system, each school got a letter grade just like students did. that mission came into question when a charter school founded by a gop mega donor was set to recei...

It could have big implications for florida schools and the national push for corporate-backed school reform. before he was recruited in january, tony bennett was the school's chief in indiana. he made a name for himself in the hoosier state and nationally by vowing to hold schools accountable. he did so through implementing a signature piece of reform. an "a" through "f" grading system, each school got a letter grade just like students did. that mission came into question when a charter school founded by a gop megadonor was set to stef a poor grade. christel house academy in indianapolis, owne...

Accountable. he did so through implementing a signature piece of reform. an "a" through "f" grading system, each school got a letter grade just like students did. that mission came into question when a charter school founded by a gop mega donor was set to receive a poor grade. christel house academy in indianapolis, owned by christel dehaan. miss dehaan donated nearly $3 million to republican candidates since 1998 and includes the $130,000 she gave to tony bennett, himself. bennett consistently cited christel house. the "associated press" obtained e-mails send around by bennett and his staff s...

What he thinks about the state of our nation as people are pacing many challenges. larry, let me get this right. have you come up with a grading system for washington? >> i have a grading system. i don't do a, b, c, d f. i give them a b, d. b-d. interest stands for bovine droppings because i cannot say, you know, the other thing even on cable. you know, it is just total b.s. the -- my old grandma, granny, had a second grade education. she was born and half breed cherokee and was born on the -- reservation in oklahoma. show told me when i was a kid she said larry, don't ever forget, when your o...

So go check your advisor in your car down there. finally, 21. that's how many valedictorians will graduate at the top of their class at south medford high school in oregon. grading system allows all seniors with a 4.0 gpa to claim the title, so all 21 will. all right. brian, out to you. >> brian: welcome back to the beautiful veranda. you call this home. >> yes. >> brian: this is your area. now it's time to bring in kerri walsh generalling, a new mom again. congratulations. >> thank you. born the day before her birthday, april 6, a month old. >> you will be returning back to the olympics comin...