JOHN KING

The Education Department has the power to put dodgy accreditors out of business, but won't use it.

ESSA puts a lot of emphasis on moving power from Washington to the states, and even if this were not true, it is now time to advocate in state capitols for use of proven programs and evidence-informed decisions. In the states and even in Washington, evidence-based reform needs a lot more allies.

Achievement gaps are narrowing, too.

House Republicans blasted the "performance-based" office for lousy work.

Corinthian Colleges students who were duped into federal student loans face more hurdles before their debts can be canceled.

Shrum and Matalin debate likelihood that a lackluster Jeb can recover and whether the candidates' anti-media attacks are shrewd though stupid. Both laud Boehner for getting the budget done in way that helps Ryan yet allows GOP presidential candidates to balk without consequence.