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Local Buy-In Helps Two States Win Race to Top

District and teachers’ union support, and strong data systems, were keys to victory for Delaware and Tennessee in the contest’s first round.

• State EdWatch: How Key Were Race to Top's Live Performances?

• Complete coverage: Schools and the Stimulus

(March 29, 2010) | Comments (2)

Study: High School Choices Elude Phila. Students

A new report shows that many middle school students do not end up attending their top-choice high schools. (March 30, 2010)

Stimulus Aid Yanks States' Spending Leash

Badly needed federal cash requires states to maintain education funding at levels that may be tough to meet. (March 29, 2010) | Comments (1)

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Fla. Schools Chief Vows 'Race Is Far From Over'

Florida ranked fourth among the 16 Race to Top finalists, but the U.S. Department of Education selected only the two highest-scoring states.

• N.Y. Gov. Says Foes 'Blew Off' Race to Top Bid

(March 30, 2010, AP)

N.J. Gov. Offers Wage-Freeze Incentive to Schools

Gov. Chris Christie said in an interview that he will offer more state aid to all school districts whose teachers agree to a wage freeze for the 2011 fiscal year.(March 30, 2010, AP)

ESEA Renewal Blueprint Faces Legislative Hurdles

The Obama administration's plan has drawn some early praise, though federal lawmakers have qualms about specific points. (March 26, 2010) | Comments (9)

Youths Charged After Suicide of Bullied Student

Nine teenagers face charges of "unrelenting" bullying, including a clique of girls charged with stalking, criminal harassment, and violating the student's civil rights. (March 30, 2010, AP)

S.D. Lawmakers Uphold Veto of Deaf Education Bill

South Dakota lawmakers upheld the veto of a bill that would have required the state to set up programs to promote the education of children who are deaf or have impaired hearing. (March 30, 2010, AP)

Los Angeles School Year Shortened in Teachers Deal

Under the agreement, teachers would take five unpaid furlough days during the 2010-11 school year and seven next year, saving the nation's largest school district $180 million. (March 29, 2010, AP)

Should Alaska Join Push to Boost Ed. Standards?

State educators are wondering if they should get on board with the 48 other states participating in a rewriting of their education standards.