Illinois Loses Out in Race to the Top’s Second Round

Illinois Loses Out in Race to the Top’s Second Round

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After losing the first round of the federal grant competition earlier this year, Illinois set out to improve its application, and its shot at the up to $400 million we stood to gain. But as we learned yesterday, those efforts fell short. Illinois State Superintendent of Education Christopher Koch discusses the application process.