Analyzing the 26-Point Increase in Race to Top Scores
During a call with reporters in conjunction with the announcement of the Race to the Top Round 2 finalists, Education Secretary Arne Duncan touted the 26-point increase in average scores since the first round.
Between the two rounds of competition, he said, "The movement we saw in terms of reform was extraordinary."
Just how extraordinary was it?
Well, to figure that out, we need to first figure out how the Education Department calculated this 26-point average increase. Officials there clarified for me that the 26-point average Duncan referred to was arrived at by comparing
Between the two rounds of competition, he said, "The movement we saw in terms of reform was extraordinary."
Just how extraordinary was it?
Well, to figure that out, we need to first figure out how the Education Department calculated this 26-point average increase. Officials there clarified for me that the 26-point average Duncan referred to was arrived at by comparing
