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California's leisurely pace may cost it from qualifying for federal schools funding
By Sharon Noguchi/San Jose Mercury News
Tempest over a teacup's worth of federal funding for schools While the state Assembly takes a leisurely look at education reform, California may miss its chance to compete for a share of $4.35 billion in education stimulus funds. The federal government last week detailed how it will judge applications for Race to the Top grants, due Jan. 19. To boost its application, California must show it's serious about judging teacher and principal effectiveness, improving its data systems and turning around low-performing schools. Some argue that to compile a competitive application, the state needs to pass new laws. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger convened a special session to do just that, and earlier this month, the Senate passed a far-reaching reform bill. But the Assembly recessed without passing its own version. (more...)
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