15 Wisconsin groups eye Race to the Top funds; Madison won't apply

Matthew DeFour:

Madison recently completed and is now implementing "an ambitious and innovative plan to improve student achievement and close gaps." The district had discussed applying for Race to the Top funds in recent weeks, but decided the timing wasn't right, Belmore told the board.

"A year or two from now, we feel MMSD would be poised to take advantage of an opportunity like this one and make a competitive case," Belmore wrote to the board. "But based on our implementation time line, we feel this grant does not come at the right time for our district. This year, we will be disciplined in focusing our internal resources on effectively implementing our achievement gap plan and making improvements for all students."

Related: Budget Cuts: We Won't Be as Bold and Innovative as Oconomowoc, and That's Okay.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at September 1, 2012 8:55 PM
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