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State Says No to Education Funds

The state has again decided NOT to compete foreducation dollars available under a competitive federal program.  The Raceto the Top competition was designed to get states to develop innovateeducation plans.  It’s in its second round, and Alaska was one of 10 statesthat did not apply in Round 1. Libby Casey, APRN-Washington DCDownload Audio (MP3)

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