Saturday, July 31, 2010
Kentucky Education Team Headed To Washington, D.C.
KENTUCKY....
A five-member education team is headed to Washington, D.C., next month for Kentucky's last chance at winning millions in federal dollars of what is called “Race to the Top” money. The state is eligible for $175 million that would be used to improve struggling schools and close the achievement gap. The team will present Kentucky’s plan to a panel of peer reviewers on August 10th. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the winners of the competition in September. The department expects 10 to 15 applicants will ultimately receive a share of $3.4 billion, depending on whether large or small states win.
A five-member education team is headed to Washington, D.C., next month for Kentucky's last chance at winning millions in federal dollars of what is called “Race to the Top” money. The state is eligible for $175 million that would be used to improve struggling schools and close the achievement gap. The team will present Kentucky’s plan to a panel of peer reviewers on August 10th. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the winners of the competition in September. The department expects 10 to 15 applicants will ultimately receive a share of $3.4 billion, depending on whether large or small states win.
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