Race to the Top Finalists

Educational Opportunity for Military Children

Ron Avi Astor | Posted 05.29.2012

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Ron Avi Astor

When will Congress stop ignoring the education of the children of military families who have sacrificed so much since the war on terror began?

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9 States Win Race To The Top Early Learning Grant

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 02.15.2012

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WASHINGTON — Nine states won a collective $500 million Friday from the federal government to help make pre-K and other early learning programs m...

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Christie Fires Education Commissioner For 'Race' Error

AP | BETH DeFALCO and GEOFF MULVIHILL | Posted 05.25.2011

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TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie fired his education commissioner Friday, days after it was revealed that a simple mistake on an application ...

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Buzzwords in Winning Race to the Top Applications

Sarah Butrymowicz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sarah Butrymowicz

What did it take to win millions of federal dollars to finance state education reforms? Including some magical words certainly didn't hurt.

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'Race To The Top': New York Wins Nearly $700 Million In Education Funds

nytimes.com | JENNIFER MEDINA | Posted 05.25.2011

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New York captured almost $700 million for schools when it was selected Tuesday as one of 10 winners in the federal Race to the Top competition, a vict...

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'Race To The Top' Finalists Named

AP | CHRISTINE ARMARIO | Posted 05.25.2011

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MIAMI — The U.S. Department of Education named 16 finalists Thursday in the first round of its "Race to the Top" competition, which will deliver...

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