13Dec
Statement: "What we've seen in other school districts that have actually qualified for Race to the Top funds is that it's costing them money. ... It would not have in any way helped with our budget problem," San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera said on the KPBS program These Days on Nov. 8.
Determination: True
Analysis: Race to the Top was a competition earlier this year between states for federal funds. States had to pledge to alter their academic standards, tie teacher evaluation to student performance and make other changes in school policyin exchange for the money.