Friday, November 13, 2009

Federal schools grant program adds a bit of flexibility - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee


Federal schools grant program adds a bit of flexibility - Sacramento Politics - California Politics Sacramento Bee:

"Race to the Top, the nation's largest competition for school grants, quieted some critics by adding flexibility to final rules released by the Obama administration this week – but the fighting is far from over in California.

The stage is set now for school officials to craft competing applications for a slice of $4.35 billion designed to reward innovation in meeting goals ranging from enhancing academic standards to improving teacher effectiveness and turning failing schools around."