Morning Announcements: July 26, 2010

The Contra Costa Times reports that California could adopt the common core state standards.

In Alaska, state education officials are developing a merit scholarship program for high school students who stay in the state for college or technical school.

The Monroe News-Star reports that a four-day school week may be causing problems for students in Louisiana.

Dropout statistics released by the Texas Education Agency are being questioned by education experts at two Texas universities, reports the San Antonio Times.