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R.I. enters race for federal education grant

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.projo.com (Views: 59, Clicks: 0)  View Story

Rhode Island is pulling out all the stops to capture a portion of the $4-billion Race to the Top Fund, a competitive grant by the federal Education Department designed to spur states to make dramatic school reforms.

1 comments | Tags: rhode island race to the top fund school reforms deborah a. gist teacher evaluations | Topic: Grants BAD >_<

#1 by nitajo posted ago +1 apples bad good
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Gist, who became the state’s top schools chief in July, has made improving educator quality the centerpiece of her administration, and has spoken forcefully about the need to improve teacher-training programs, support new and veteran teachers and remove ineffective teachers.  
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