Race To The Top :: North Carolina's Response

Message From Governor Perdue

Welcome! Race to the Top is a federal grant program that rewards states for educational innovation. In North Carolina we have a great history of just that and I’m confident that together we will be successful in bringing substantial amounts of funding to North Carolina. We are already working on higher standards, better curriculum... Read More>

Message From Superintendent June Atkinson & State Board Chairman Bill Harrison

North Carolina is clear on its priorities for improving K-12 education. With deep commitments from the State Board of Education, the NC Department of Public Instruction and the Governor’s Education Cabinet, we are making significant progress in public education... Read More>

Welcome & Program Overview From Governor Perdue

Round 2 Application Materials

The Office of the Governor submitted the North Carolina Race To The Top Application on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. The public documents related to the submission can be found below:
- Application
- Appendix

Recent News Articles

Governor Perdue releases a statement on North Carolina's selection as a Race To The Top finalist.
Duncan on charters, school reform
Governor Perdue, Superintendent Atkinson, SBE Chair Harrison discussed Race to the Top with NCAE: View Video
NY Times: After Criticism, the Administration Is Praised for Final Rules on Education Grants
- Perdue On Charter Changes: “That’s exactly what we asked for,” Ms. Perdue said Wednesday. “We like charters in North Carolina, but we like other methods of innovation, too. So I can see that Secretary Duncan listened to us, and that’s phenomenal. I’m really pleased.”
NC enters the 'Race To The Top' for school bucks: From the Raleigh News & Observer

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