Race to the Top

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Testing Group Scales Back Performance Items
The Smarter Balanced consortium will present only one performance task each in math and literacy, in addition to multiple-choice and other items.
November 29, 2012 | Updated: December 12, 2012 - Education Week
District-Union Tensions Foil Some RTT Proposals
To be eligible for a share of $400 million in new Race to the Top grants, districts had to prove they had union buy-in.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
L.A. Schools Fail to Gain Union Backing for Race to Top Grant
An effort by the district to win a $40-million grant has unraveled after the L.A. teachers union declined to sign the application.
October 30, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Commentary
Redefining the Federal Role in Education
For the winner of next week's presidential election, Paul Manna and Keenan Kelley lay out a "modest yet muscular" approach to helping the nation's schools.
October 29, 2012 - Education Week
A Romney Win Could Upend K-12 Federal Policy Landscape
A scaled-back Education Department and cloudy prospects for Obama initiatives are among the scenarios.
October 2, 2012 - Education Week
Rift Emerges in GOP on Common Core
Some question what's been dubbed "Obama Core," but others are more sympathetic to the standards push.
September 25, 2012 - Education Week
Race to Top Winners Push to Fulfill Promises
At the grant program's midpoint, states make progress in some areas, but still face challenges.
September 18, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Children Are Being Left Behind
August 27, 2012 - Education Week
Districts Vying for $400 Million in New Race to Top Grants
Even with changes made to the contest, rural advocates worry that small districts won't have the resources to compete.
August 21, 2012 - Education Week
Districts Gear Up for Race to Top Scramble
$400 million in federal grants will go to districts aiming to embrace certain education redesign priorities.
June 4, 2012 - Education Week

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