Tuesday, August 31, 2010

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan credits NY's 'breathtaking courage' in Race to the Top effort

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan credits NY's 'breathtaking courage' in Race to the Top effort

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan credits NY's 'breathtaking courage' in Race to the Top effort

Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 4:00 AM

U.S. Education Secretary Arnie Duncan praises New York school leaders and government for working together in the Race to the Top effort.
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U.S. Education Secretary Arnie Duncan praises New York school leaders and government for working together in the Race to the Top effort.

ALBANY - U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday it was New York's "breathtaking courage" that won it nearly $700 million in Race to the Top dollars.

Duncan praised government, school and union leaders for working together to create a plan with several reforms, including beefed-up teacher evaluations and more charter schools.

"This is something New York has absolutely earned," Duncan said at a press conference with Gov. Paterson and other officials.

"This is an investment of scarce taxpayer dollars in your ability, your collective



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