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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 10 > With billions up for grabs, there’s a race for reform

With billions up for grabs, there’s a race for reform

States could miss out on funds unless they change laws to allow teacher evaluations to be tied to test scores

By Scott Bauer / The Bulletin
September 10, 2009

MADISON, Wis. — Three cash-strapped states may find themselves left at the starting line in the competition for more than $4 billion in education stimulus funding if they don’t amend laws that prevent student test results from being tied to teacher evaluations.

That requirement is a cornerstone....

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