Race to the Top: we won, but what does it mean?1 Comments
Posted by Elizabeth
Healy, August 31, 2010
New York (and several other states) were awarded Race to the Top money. Does this money translate to big changes for teachers? Race to the Top changes have the potential to create a more consistent flow of information, encourage effective teaching and leadership and promote student achievement - but it remains to be seen whether it will or not.
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