Plan to raise cash for US school reforms

Anna Fifield:

The Obama administration will ask Congress for another $700-800m next year so it can continue its Race to the Top education reform scheme, says Arne Duncan, the US education secretary.

The scheme, which saw another 10 reforming states receive $3.4bn in funding on Tuesday, has proven wildly popular as many states face budget crises.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 26, 2010 2:01 AM
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