The state Legislature has begun to hear the arguments on both sides of the issue: a plus for disadvantaged students in the eyes of supporters, and a waste of resources for little or no return to opponents.
But Gingrich will face continued questioning about his behavior that won't be so easy to dodge with media-baiting. The sooner GOP voters take the character questions seriously, the better.
The School Board feels its way with its more independent-minded members, hoping to present a more solid picture to candidates for the hot seat. The argument over board protocol seems arcane, but much is riding on it.
Streep's acting is dead-on as usual, but the script doesn't give the award-winning actress much to work with. Or do justice to the Prime Minister's formative and political years.
The all-day cancelation follows a day in which classes started early -- and were dismissed early.
