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Schwarzenegger seeks bolder action as state loses out on federal schools funds
- 03-05-2010
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By Rob Hotakainen/Sacramento Bee
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday that California must be "more aggressive and bolder" in changing its education system after losing out in a highly competitive national contest for federal money. Federal officials rejected California's application for a share of $4.35 billion in Race to the Top funding, part of President Barack Obama's effort to overhaul public schools. The news came in a letter to governors, in which U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said that "only the very best proposals" would get money. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia were announced as finalists. It's a setback for Schwarzenegger and the Legislature, which met in special session in January to change state education laws in an attempt to win the money. (more...)
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