- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
At this same time, there is already talk of how we (California) will compete in the next round of funding – what will be different? I would assume that those that don't "cross the line" as RTTT winners -- are the most likely candidates for the 2nd round. Does anyone else see a paradoxical situation (insanity?) where we are “racing to the top” and statewide, every school district is laying off GREAT, well-prepared, committed California teachers as there has been horrific state public education budget reductions?
Here are some other links to articles, etc. on the RTTT announcements/situation.
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/03/05/2584135/dan-walters-did-schwarzenegger.html
http://educatedguess.org/blog/2010/03/04/failing-schools-list-on-monday/
http://dailyme.com/story/2010030400006184/california-misses-race-top-funding-schools.html#ixzz0hLCl6KFk
If this is federal money being given away why is it not distributed equally to the schools or districts?
ReplyDeleteRace to the Top funding is contingent upon applying for and being granted these funds. There were stipulations to receiving it as well.Although it is federal funding it is not guaranteed funding for all, but rather based on how different states/districts said they would implement the federal government's plans. (I am pretty sure this is correct, but someone else may be able to explain it better/further).
ReplyDeleteRTTT is a competition that the federal government created to get states to change their laws to increase the number of charter schools and tie teacher pay to student standardized test scores. Banks get bailout money without stipulations but schools must COMPETE to get what they need? It is becoming painfully obvious that our society puts very little value on its children.
ReplyDeleteIt is apparent that the certificated bargaining unit members have strong and varied opinions of RCTA and RUSD and how we have been working (or maybe not working) to help preserve jobs. The problem is that the executive board members and building reps would be more aware of these concerns if they were posted on the RCTA blog instead of the superintendent's blog (or both if you are so inclined). The RCTA blog is monitored daily by the officers and they cannot help you nor work on improvements in service if they don't know what is needed. So whether you chose to post with your name or anonymously if you want the RCTA board to be aware of your concerns please post on the RCTA blog. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo we aren't bending over far enough to get a one-time payout from the feds? Why are we bending at all?
ReplyDeleteFree money is not always free.
Many school districts and local unions did not sign onto the California RTTT application nor did CTA (which was a requirement of the app) because they did not like to be coerced. I want to applaude RUSD and RCTA for being in the group that did not bend over.
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