Race to the top!

An educational reform stimulus bill has been passed!

Education Secretary Arne Duncan now has $5 billion dollars to spend on education. States have a "race to the top" to win some, or much of the money. In order to get the money, states must show they're committed to improving curriculum standards and assessments. The states with the best proposals toward improving curriculum earns some money. (The money is distributed based on size and population. Because of this, California can earn between $350 to $700 million.)

The application dates are due in January. Lets just hope that California's educational proposal is accepted to help our education!