AM News: "Race to the Top Fatigue" Settling In?
Race to the Top Leaves Some Weary WSJ Stephanie Banchero: Ahead of the Tuesday deadline for states to apply for the second phase of Race to the Top, some education reformers were complaining the changes have not been as bold or widespread as expected... Some states walk away from 'Race to Top' millions AP Chris Williams: About two dozen states are going back to Washington for another shot at billions in education grants under the "Race to the Top" program, but at least nine others with more than 7 million children are opting out of trying a second time... Education" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/education/01educ.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 68, 187); ">States Create Flood of Education Bills NYT Sam Dillon: Colorado’s law on tenure and evaluations was the most comprehensive of a spate of similar laws in other states...Months After Killing, Chicago School Looks Ahead NPR: The beating death of Fenger High School student Derrion Albert sparked a nationwide conversation on youth violence. Now, the school operates under Chicago's "turnaround strategy" for troubled schools. There's increased security, new teachers and a new principal... Banking Giant Offers Financing for Charter Schools EdWeek: JPMorgan Chase & Co. pledges $325 million so that charter schools can finance expansions and renovations in a tight credit market... Free books block 'summer slide' in low-income students USA Today Greg Toppo: Can a $50 stack of paperback books do as much for a child's academic fortunes as a $3000 stint in summer school?
