Race to the Top Resources

Additional Resources

NSBA Comments on Assessment Technology Standards for the Race to the Top Assessment (RTTA) Program
January 18, 2011 - NSBA's response to the Department of Education’s Request for Information on Assessment Technology Standards for the Race to the Top Assessment (RTTA) program and other potential uses.

ED Optional Amendment Request Template
January 5, 2011 - A template that grantees may use to make an amendment request.

ED Grant Amendment Submission Process
January 5, 2011 - Guidelines for grantees requesting to amend the grant project.

NSBA’s Guidance on Race to the Top for Local School Board Members
What do school board members need to know about participating in Race to the Top (RTTT)? Go here for guidance/tips developed by NSBA to help school board members navigate the RTTT process.

NSBA's Overview of RTTT Final Criteria and Implications for School Board Members
November 25, 2009

NSBA Reponse to Request for Input on Possible RTTT Assessment Program
NSBA developed comments in response to the Department of Education's October 23, 2009 Notice in the Federal Register.

NSBA Analysis of Final Race to the Top (RTTT) Requirements
Go here for an analysis of the proposed requirements, NSBA's comments, and the final requirements.

Race to the Top Notice of Final Priorities
The Department of Education announced the final criteria/application for the Race to the Top program.

Race to the Top Notice of Request for Input on Possible Assessment Program
Published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2009

NSBA Submits Comments on Race to the Top Fund
NSBA developed comments in response to the Department of Education's July 29, 2009 Federal Register Notice regarding the Race to the Top fund.

Race to the Top Update: ED Conference Call

Information on Race to the Top Funds

U.S. Department of Education Race to the Top Website
Go here for information from the Department of Education on the Race to the Top Fund.