Afternoon Annoucements – June 10, 2014

Interesting things are happening in education news today! Check it out:

The concept of common standards is much older than some people realize: The Washington Post

A good night’s sleep can make all the difference when it comes to a student’s academic performance and Montgomery County schools in Maryland could be in for a later start time to help boost high school students’ well-being. The Washington Post

New York lawmakers introduce bills to combat what they consider to be ‘discriminatory admissions policies’ that lead to low numbers of black and Hispanic students in New York City’s most selective high schools. The New York Times