Rah Rah Rah...

[n2doc]

Not surprising that Ga and Fl are 3 and 4 on the list. We suck, education-wise.....



Race to the Top: Do California, Florida have a chance?
The Education Department has released the scores and reviewer comments from Round 1 of the Race to the Top competition. One aim is to help states improve their applications in the next round

By Amanda Paulson, Staff writer / March 30, 2010



For states hoping to get a portion of the $4 billion that the federal government is offering to spur education reform, the announcement of the Round 1 winners Monday produced both guidance and questions.

Just two states – Delaware and Tennessee – were awarded grants worth $600 million total in the first round of the Race to the Top competition. That leaves the bulk of the pot (about $3.4 billion) for Round 2, which has a June 1 deadline for applications.

The similarity of the two winners’ applications has led some observers to speculate about the elements that seem most important – such as sophisticated data systems, broad buy-in from state unions and districts, and a focus on linking teacher evaluations to student gains. Observers have also questioned whether it will be possible for other states, particularly ones that are larger and more complex, to win without those elements.

Meanwhile, the Department of Education has posted all 41 of the initial applications, together with their scores and reviewer comments, in hope of providing transparency and helping states realize what steps could improve their applications.

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http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2010/0330/Race-to-the-Top-Do-California-Florida-have-a-chance

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Where is Mississippi???

WE in Alabama DEPEND on Mississippi to keep US from being on the bottom of most measurements.

[Hannah Bell]

2. The top 5 including Ga & Fla are tops in willingness to get rid of teachers & adding charters.

I don't think it has anything to do with the excellence (or otherwise) of the schools.

[DCKit]

3. +1. The list is upside-down.

These are the states who are destroying their education system in an attempt to gain Arne's favor.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. A+

[donco6]

5. Clear Message: Get rid of tenure or no RTTT for you! n/t