California's leisurely pace may cost it from qualifying for federal schools funding - San Jose Mercury News:
"While the state Assembly takes a leisurely look at education reform, California may miss its chance to compete for a share of $4.35 billion in education stimulus funds.
The federal government this week detailed how it will judge applications for Race to the Top grants, due Jan. 19. To boost its application, California must show it's serious about judging teacher and principal effectiveness, improving its data systems and turning around low-performing schools. That all requires new state laws.
However, despite a special session called by the governor, the Assembly isn't meeting and Speaker Karen Bass said she won't reconvene it until Jan. 4."
"While the state Assembly takes a leisurely look at education reform, California may miss its chance to compete for a share of $4.35 billion in education stimulus funds.
The federal government this week detailed how it will judge applications for Race to the Top grants, due Jan. 19. To boost its application, California must show it's serious about judging teacher and principal effectiveness, improving its data systems and turning around low-performing schools. That all requires new state laws.
However, despite a special session called by the governor, the Assembly isn't meeting and Speaker Karen Bass said she won't reconvene it until Jan. 4."
