Barack Obama today announced a major initiative to move the nation's schools towards reform. With Race to the Top, the President pledged more than $4 billion in economic stimulus money to help state governments that accept more charter schools and performance pay for teachers. Mike Shear covers the White House for the Washington Post.
Obama Announces Competition for Federal Education Dollars
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Guest:
Michael D. Shear - New York Times -
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Host:
Sara Terry
Producers:
Frances Anderton,
Rebecca Mooney,
Christian Bordal