DC Race to the Top Phase II Application

June 1, 2010 -- DC’s Phase II application for Race to the Top has been submitted!

Race to the Top (RTTT) is the Obama administration’s initiative to invest in education reform through competitive grants made to states. RTTT is designed to reward states that are comprehensively excelling in four key reform areas: standards and assessment, data systems to support instruction, great teachers and leaders, and turning around their low-performing schools. In addition, RTTT is designed to incentivize and spur education reform across the country. A total of $4.35 billion in RTTT funds will be awarded in 2010.

DCPS collaborated with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC public charter schools, and the State Board of Education to complete targeted revisions and strengthen the Phase I application. If selected, DC could receive up to $75 million over the course of four years.

DC’s Phase II Race to the Top application, along with background information on the application, is available here on the OSSE website.