Race to the Top

 

 

 
Florida has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to participate in a federal education grant program – Race to the Top – which could generate up to $700 million for local school districts in Florida.  Because of Florida's commitment to education reform and innovation, we have a chance to receive a significant portion of this competititve grant, but local superintendents, school boards and education organizations must show their support for Florida to receive grants. 


NEWS RELEASES


  

 

Floridian Support for Race to the Top is Strong:  Two-Thirds Have a Favorable Opinion
Today, the Florida Chamber released a survey showing over two-thirds of Floridians have a favorable opinion of Race to the Top, a federal competitive grant program in which states compete for education funding.  (read more)

 

LETTERS


  

 

Florida Chamber to Commissioner Smith:

Florida Chamber Supports Florida's
Race to the Top Application

Commissioner Smith to Palm Beach Post:

Race to the Top a Huge Opportunity for Education
     
 

Rep. Weatherford to Gainesville Sun:

Race to the Top Program Deserves Teachers' Support
     
 

Thomas James to St. Petersburg Times:
All Should Rally Behind Education Program

 

 

 

 

NEWS ARTICLES

USA Today: 
Union to Propose Test Scores Figure Into Teacher Ratings
New York Times:
A Serious Proposal
St. Petersburg Times Buzz Blog:
Ed Commissioner Works Last Minute to Get Race to Top Support

 

 

  

JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Visit the Race to the Top group page and let us know what you think of Race to the Top.

 

  

 


Endorsements

 
 
Consortium of
Urban Leagues

ENLACE Florida

Florida Chamber
of Commerce

Florida Council
of 100

Florida PTA

Jean Lamar,
Florida Teacher
of the Year 2009