Tag Archives: Race to the Top
Idaho and 30 other states get millions for school assessments
The Idaho State Department of Education is part of a 31-state consortium that was awarded $160 million in federal stimulus dollars to create new tests and assessments for public school students. The Race to the Top Assessment grant will help … Continue reading
Idaho will not apply for second round of federal education funding
After being denied its initial request for Race to the Top funds, the Idaho State Department of Education (SDOE) decided Friday not to seek money from the federal education program in the second round of the application process. Only two … Continue reading
Senate rejects changes in charter cap exemption
The Idaho Senate voted against two proposed amendments to a proposal to add an exemption to Idaho’s limit on new charter schools for schools aimed at helping underserved populations. Sen. John Goedde, R-Coeur d’Alene, said adding an exemption to the … Continue reading
Idaho not a finalist for federal education grant
Idaho is not one of 16 states named as finalists for the competitive Race to the Top federal grant program. Idaho had requested $120 million in grants, but will likely reapply for the second round of funding. Those applications are … Continue reading
Senate introduces plan to remove cap on charter schools
The Senate Education Committee introduced a plan Monday to remove the cap on the amount of charter schools that can be created in Idaho in a single year, though the legislation may never see the light of day. The removal … Continue reading
Tom Luna discusses Race to the Top (video)
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna recently wrapped up a tour of informational meetings across Idaho for the Race to the Top program. Race to the Top is a $5 billion competitive grant program funded by the federal stimulus package. … Continue reading