"President Barack Obama has recently proposed to include his Race to the Top program in the 2011 education budget, in which states can apply to compete for a portion of a proposed $4 billion. It’s one of the largest education investments in history. States that choose to apply are judged by how they meet the new high education standards laid out by the Obama administration. Forty states, including California, applied during the first phase.
Unfortunately, many states that have applied for the Race to the Top program are struggling to keep their basic education programs running. These states, are already struggling, are going to have a hard time taking on the new reforms and projects that are required to be considered for Race to the Top funds. Some teachers also claim that these new projects might fade away if the funding is not consistently re-awarded.
In his announcement of Race to the Top, Obama said, “Not every state will win and not every school district will be happy with the results.” That’s an understatement."
Unfortunately, many states that have applied for the Race to the Top program are struggling to keep their basic education programs running. These states, are already struggling, are going to have a hard time taking on the new reforms and projects that are required to be considered for Race to the Top funds. Some teachers also claim that these new projects might fade away if the funding is not consistently re-awarded.
In his announcement of Race to the Top, Obama said, “Not every state will win and not every school district will be happy with the results.” That’s an understatement."
