Op-Ed Review
The Sunday News Journal had four op-ed pieces that key into the education work going on here in Delaware and around the nation. There was a piece by The News Journal laying out the four key reform areas Secretary Duncan and President Obama are pushing through Race to the Top, a piece about the need for more flexibility in our schools to help...
Other States in Race to the Top, Part 2
Louisiana is often talked about as a front runner in the Race to the Top grant competition. Here’s why.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the state implemented the Recover School District (RSD) to turnaround the state’s lowest performing schools. Today, the RSD oversees 112 schools and has implemented a number of reforms to...
Other States Enter the Race to the Top
With $4+ Billion dollars in federal Race to the Top (RTTT) grants at stake, it’s no wonder that cash-strapped states are looking for ways to set themselves apart to win this race. While each state has its own strengths and weaknesses, some have already been recognized for being out in front.
Colorado is widely seen to be a...
Open Letter to Secretary Duncan
Last month, I wrote a letter to Secretary Arne Duncan expressing support for the U.S. Department of Education's ambitious education reform agenda. With respect to the $4.35 billion Race to the Top grant fund, I encouraged Secretary Duncan to award funds to only the most aggressive states, as has been the intention since the competition was...