Edulection--Where education stands in this year's presidential election

Surprisingly, education has been a relatively absent topic in the debates and discussions leading up to the 2008 presidential election. What are the issues surrounding this once hot-button topic as Obama and McCain try to edge each other out on their way to Pennsylvania Avenue? What is an academic mind to do?

While there are resources out there, one can always find the latest education news in the Education Election blog, maintained by the Education Writers Association. Check it out for all the answers you're searching for. Though the blog does encompass views from the left, right, and everywhere in between, the focus lately has been the Democratic National Convention. You can also see an in depth analysis of the education platforms for both John McCain and Barack Obama.