Oakland Press
State schools chief says laws needed to get grants
Thursday, November 12, 2009
By TIM MARTIN
Associated Press Writer
Associated Press Writer
LANSING (AP) — Michigan’s top schools official says the state Legislature will have to pass new laws for the state to have a shot at federal stimulus money set aside for innovative education programs.
States are competing for a slice of more than $4B the Obama administration will earmark for schools that make aggressive changes. Fewer than half the states are likely to win a portion of the cash when it’s doled out beginning in April.
Applications are due in January.
Michigan schools superintendent Mike Flanagan says Thursday the changes would have to include tying student data and achievement to teacher performance.
States are being urged to pursue tougher academic and student performance standards, better teacher recruitment methods and plans to turn around failing schools.
States are competing for a slice of more than $4B the Obama administration will earmark for schools that make aggressive changes. Fewer than half the states are likely to win a portion of the cash when it’s doled out beginning in April.
Applications are due in January.
Michigan schools superintendent Mike Flanagan says Thursday the changes would have to include tying student data and achievement to teacher performance.
States are being urged to pursue tougher academic and student performance standards, better teacher recruitment methods and plans to turn around failing schools.
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