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Ky. to get part of $330M in grants

Although Kentucky failed to secure any big federal “Race to the Top” education grants, the state will share in awards to states aiming to improve student assessment and college readiness.

Delta College learning services program earns $20,000 grant to train future philanthropists, community leaders

Delta College officials are hoping to mold the next generation of philanthropists through a new academic program that will benefit local nonprofits.

Race to the Top grants go to groups developing new student assessment strategies

The federal government awarded $330 million Thursday to two groups that are developing new student assessment systems for the District, Maryland and dozens of other states in an effort to upgrade their much-maligned standardized tests. Education - Educational - Social Sciences - United States - testing

Schools get $106,000 in federal funds

AVON Avon schools are receiving about $106,000 in additional funding from two federal programs. The town is slated to receive $58,686 — its share of $250 million given to the Commonwealth from the federal government’s Race to the Top Fund. The money is earmarked for teacher training and evaluations. Additionally, Avon will receive approximately $48,000 from the federal Education Jobs ... Avon ...

Nearly $1 million federal grant boosts area history lessons

A $993,039 federal grant to Intermediate Unit 17, which serves school districts in Lycoming, Tioga, Bradford and Sullivan counties, will provide the opportunity to improve history instruction to middle and high school students within its service...