Presidential Remarks on Education
President Obama launched a competition, called “Race to the Top,” for $4.35 billion in federal education funds, urging states to ease restri… read more
President Obama launched a competition, called “Race to the Top,” for $4.35 billion in federal education funds, urging states to ease restrictions on charter schools, link teacher pay to student achievement and adopt common national academic standards to be eligible for the money. close
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