Race to the Top

The latest news on Race to the Top, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Bill Comes Due on Race to Top's Goals
Winners of the $4 billion Race to the Top jackpot committed to grand goals in using the federal grants to raise student achievement—all in four years. Now the 11 winning states and the District of Columbia must deliver on those goals.
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Spotlight on Race to the Top

This Spotlight examines insider perspectives on Race to the Top policy, the role of standards in the competitive grant program, and states' preparations to secure their piece of the funding pie.

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A closer look at the impact education stimulus dollars have had since the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Social-Emotional Learning Gets Race to Top Boost
Districts are using their share of the federal grant dollars for a range of efforts aimed at the "whole child."
May 3, 2013 - Education Week
'Personalized Learning' Varies for Race to Top Districts
The 16 districts that won Race to the Top grants are taking vastly different approaches as they aim to make over the classroom experience.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Grant Contest to Aid High Schools Still Work in Progress
President Obama's proposal for a Race to the Top-style competition aimed at high schools has yet to be fleshed out.
February 26, 2013 - Education Week
Obama Push to Boost Early-Ed. Programs Still Short on Details
The president wants to dramatically expand preschool access for low- and middle-income children, but has yet to spell out the cost.
February 19, 2013 - Education Week
Race to Top Winners Make Progress, Face Challenges, Ed. Dept. Reports
The majority of winners in the $4 billion Race to the Top competition are struggling with evaluation and data systems, the U.S. Education Department's second annual progress report on the program says.
February 1, 2013 - Education Week
Calif. Districts Team Up to Push School Improvements
Fed up with state school improvement efforts, eight California districts have banded together to bring about change.
January 22, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Mr. Obama: Most Schools Aren't Like Your Daughters' School
Why can't children in public schools have the same rich learning experiences that President Obama's daughters receive, Alan C. Jones asks.
January 22, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Lack of Resources Hampers Rural Grant Applications
January 8, 2013 - Education Week
District Race to Top Winners Turn to Implementation
The 16 victors splitting $400 million in district Race to the Top awards include charters, midsize systems, and two consortia.
January 4, 2013 - Education Week
Race to Top District Finalists Include New Hopefuls
Among the 61 finalists for the latest Race to the Top competition are high-scoring applicants from rural districts and states not previously receiving the federal grants.
December 10, 2012 - Education Week

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