New York wins Race to the Top funds in its second try
New York State has won coveted federal Race to the Top grant funds in the second round of competition.
Confirmations are coming fast and furious from city, state and federal officials. Right now, we’re told that state education officials are in a meeting. And Governor Paterson, State Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch, Commissioner David Steiner and New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein are expected to hold press conferences later in the afternoon, we’re told.
One big question we don’t know yet: exactly how much money the state has won. The state is eligible for up to