RTTT - District-Style
Secretary Arne Duncan and the Department of Education recently announced RTTT grants that allow districts, not just states, to apply for funds. From the Ed Week article:
The department anticipates giving out about 15 to 20 four-year grants, of up to $25 million each. Districts will be able to apply for the funds individually, or as part of consortia with other districts, even those in other states. And charter schools—as well as other organizations that are defined as a "local education agency" by their states—can compete, too.
Yes, you can be a single charter school and apply. That sure makes it a whole lot easier than it would for a full-fledged district like say, Detroit or LA. Because, yes, charters get to be LEAs all by themselves. The caveat here is that they have to serve at least 2500 students and there aren't as many single charters with that
The department anticipates giving out about 15 to 20 four-year grants, of up to $25 million each. Districts will be able to apply for the funds individually, or as part of consortia with other districts, even those in other states. And charter schools—as well as other organizations that are defined as a "local education agency" by their states—can compete, too.
Yes, you can be a single charter school and apply. That sure makes it a whole lot easier than it would for a full-fledged district like say, Detroit or LA. Because, yes, charters get to be LEAs all by themselves. The caveat here is that they have to serve at least 2500 students and there aren't as many single charters with that