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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act also provides the U.S. Department of Education with $4.35 billion to be used for a competitive grant program, called “Race To The Top.” This program is designed to encourage and reward states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform; achieving significant improvement in student outcomes, including making substantial gains in student achievement; closing achievement gaps; improving high school graduation rates, and ensuring student preparation for success in college and careers; and implementing ambitious plans in four (4) core education reform areas:
- Adopting standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy;
- Building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction;
- Recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining effective teachers and principals, especially where they are needed the most; and
- Turning around our lowest-achieving schools.
August 24, 2010 Update
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan awarded federal stimulus funds to ten Race to the Top Phase 2 winners. The Phase 2 winners are Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia.
In response to the announcement, Interim Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi released the following statement:
“With the unprecedented collective support from educators, legislators, policy makers, and community partners, Hawaii will continue to move forward with its plans to ensure that every child graduates college- and career-ready.
“Race to the Top has served as a rallying call to boldly transform public education and schools across our nation. Today, the federal government invested $75 million in Hawaii over the next four years and secured its investment with the unwavering commitment of our educators and stakeholders to execute Hawaii’s blueprint for education reform.
“Learning opportunities for all students will be reinforced with a strong foundational framework of targeted and systemic education reforms. A collaborative and coordinated effort that expects more and supports more will ensure long-term sustainability and student success.”
Hawaii was among 35 states and the District of Columbia to submit a Race to the Top Phase 2 application. On July 27, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan named 18 states and the District of Columbia as Race to the Top finalists. Hawaii’s team shared the state’s case for reform with education officials in Washington, D.C., on August 10. Interim Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi and Acting Deputy Superintendent Ronn Nozoe were joined by team members Christopher Pating, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Implementation, Kamehameha Schools; Al Nagasako, Executive Director, Hawaii State Teachers Association; and Tammi Chun, Executive Director, Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education. Robert Campbell, DOE Executive Assistant for School Reform, and Mark Anderson, State Lead American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Coordinator, served as team alternates.
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Hawaii's Phase 2 application details comprehensive reform plans to improve student achievement and learning.
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July 27, 2010 Update
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today that 18 states and the District of Columbia have been chosen as Race to the Top finalists. Phase 2 finalists will travel to Washington, D.C., during the week of August 9 to present their plans. Winners are expected to be announced by the end of September.
Comments and questions about Hawaii's application can be directed to hawaiiracetothetop@gmail.com.
For more information about American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant Awards to the Hawaii State Department of Education, please visit Official State of Hawaii American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) website (http://hawaii.gov/recovery/doe).
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