I think that even though we are planning to be english teachers it is still so important to stay up-to-date with current political issues and if possible link them to the materials we study in class.
This website has a blog (good for our personal learning networks!) news, research, information about funding, politics of education, educational research, and more. A solid resource for all of us future educators!
Important article on President Obama's plans for the future of the education system. I believe our students should be exposed to these types of articles and be aware of where our education system stands.