"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "The Digital Learning Imperative": New Alliance Report Shows How Digital Learning Connects Technology and Teaching to Meet Today's Educational Challenges; (2) Thirty-three States and DC Committed to Celebrate Digital Learning Day: States Pledge Support for National Awareness Campaign Highlighting Technology's Role in School Reform and Strengthening Instructional Practices; (3) Congress Passes Bill Funding U.S. Department of Education: Education Funding Cut By $100 Million, But Bill Restores Funding for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Program; and (4) House Education Committee Chairman Kline Releases Draft Legislation on Accountability and Teacher Effectiveness. (Contains 1 footnote.)