Many schools on controversial reform list may not get a dime of $416 million
Flickr photo by wired_grIf federal officials don't waive key rules, several of the state's largest school districts are at risk of not getting one penny of a nearly $416 million grant to turn around struggling campuses.
According to an Aug. 10 letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education, state officials are asking federal authorities to reconsider the rule requiring California to put 25 percent of its $415,844,376 away for next year – which equates to roughly $100 million.
The request comes as state officials take heat over the decision to only fund reforms at 95
'When will California fall into the ocean?' and other revealing Google searches
What the heck are we thinking? If you look closely, Google provides some depressing news about our hive mind these days, especially when it comes to California.
Slate magazine – calling Google "the new oracle at Delphi" – asked its readers to find the least intelligent queryfrom Google Suggest, which automatically generates options as people are typing their search words. The
Slate magazine – calling Google "the new oracle at Delphi" – asked its readers to find the least intelligent queryfrom Google Suggest, which automatically generates options as people are typing their search words. The