"ALL SIDES NEED TO COMPROMISE AND GET DEAL DONE NOW – NOT IN 2010
It's looking increasingly likely the California Legislature will get an 'incomplete' grade in completing 'Race to the Top' education legislation before the new year.
That's unfortunate. States face a Jan. 19 deadline to submit applications in a competition for $4.35 billion in federal funds. Three-quarters of the states have said they will apply, but only from six to 12 will get funding.
The Michigan Legislature on Saturday was the latest to pass an overhaul package. California cannot afford to stall now."
It's looking increasingly likely the California Legislature will get an 'incomplete' grade in completing 'Race to the Top' education legislation before the new year.
That's unfortunate. States face a Jan. 19 deadline to submit applications in a competition for $4.35 billion in federal funds. Three-quarters of the states have said they will apply, but only from six to 12 will get funding.
The Michigan Legislature on Saturday was the latest to pass an overhaul package. California cannot afford to stall now."
