Education Briefs Florida mother sues school district over daughter's tattoo. Alabama pediatricians adopt resolution against forcing schoolchildren to watch advertising. The state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics' has resolved that schools should not sign contracts obligating students to view ads during class time in exchange for supplies and other materials. The Alabama chapter plans to present its resolution to pediatricians in other states and will work for its adoption by the national organization.
Education is high on voters' list of concerns.
Forty-nine percent of those polled favored education savings accounts, which would transfer some education dollars to allow tax breaks for parents. Unlike existing Internet degree programs, Saylor's courses will be free of charge. Colorado College is offering a Lego-building test in lieu of the SAT for some admissions. The program is part of a national experiment to attract students who may not otherwise qualify for college admission because of failing standardized test scores. Groups of 8-10 students individually view a robot on display in a room separate from the testing room.