As school directors charged with ensuring our students are prepared college and careers, we are actively watching the Race to the Top legislation in the state Senate and House (SB 6696, HB 3035, HB 3038 and HB 3059). We applaud the governor, the superintendent of public instruction, the State Board of Education, and the many legislators who are deeply committed to this effort. The goals of the Obama Administration’s $4.35 billion Race to the Top grant -- effective teachers and principals, turning around low-performing schools, better data systems and higher standards –- not only call for the right reforms at the right time, they will help us accelerate the achievement of every student.
