Alabama not among finalists for ‘Race to the Top’ education grants

The $3.4 billion in federal grants is intended to reward innovative public education programs. Alabama Gov. Bob Riley said the possibility of charter schools would have strengthened the state’s chances in the competition. (Joe Songer/Birmingham News) Alabama for the second… Read more from The Birmingham News

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