+ ‘Reading First’ Event Draws 6,000, Despite Woes With the likely loss of funding, educators try to figure out how to keep the federal reading program alive in their districts. (Education Week)+ City Leaders Back Stronger Accountability Some mayors and urban school chiefs are urging Congress to be more aggressive in holding their schools accountable in the next version of the federal school law. (Education Week) + Congress Eyes Modest Increases in FY 2009 Education Spending The education spending bills now making their way through the House and the Senate would provide only modest increases for key federal education programs. (Education Week)