Morning Announcements: Bob Wise and Dr. Yong Zhao Discuss Big Data at CoSN

“One thing that Dr. Yong Zhao and the Hon. Bob Wise agree on is this: K–12 education isn’t giving the nation’s students everything they need in its current form.” EdTech Magazine

Big data is entering classrooms, and it’s allowing teachers to spot trends in why students pick wrong answers on tests, among other things. The Wall Street Journal

US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave a speech spotlighting the opportunity gaps that persist in America’s education system. Read the full speech here. Education Department

Jeff Rose, the superintendent of the Beaverton, Oregon public schools district, writes about how his school district is trying to change discipline policies to promote equity and keep students in school. Education Week