Colorado out in Race to the Top competition
Colorado did not win in the first round of the federal education grant competition known as Race to the Top, the U.S. Department of Education announced this morning. The winners are Tennessee and Delaware. "We received many strong proposals from states all across America, but two applications stood out above all others: Delaware and Tennessee," said Education Secretary Arne Duncan. "Both states have statewide buy-in for comprehensive plans to reform their schools. They have written new laws to support their policies. And they have demonstrated the courage, capacity, and commitment to turn their ideas into practices that can improve outcomes for students." Delaware will receive approximately $100 million and Tennessee $500 million to implement their comprehensive school reform plans over the next four years. Colorado was among the 16 states out of 40 and the District of Columbia tabbed as first-round finalists for a share of $4 billion in school improvement money.
