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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Can LA Schools Still 'Race to the Top'?

    California's lost hundreds of millions of dollars by submitting applications that failed for President Obama's Race to the Top school aid. Now LAUSD has another chance.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 20, 2012 • 1h 0m Listen

    California has lost hundreds of millions of dollars by submitting applications that failed for President Obama's Race to the Top school aid. Now LA Unified has a chance to try again — on its own, without a reluctant Governor Brown. We hear what's at stake and look at the history of Race to the Top. Also, what's next for the Schuller Ministries, and the winners of the California Academic Decathlon. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, Republicans, Democrats and Voter ID.

    Banner image: Granada Hills Charter High School's Academic Decathlon Team, including Sean Wejebe (3rd from right with medals) and coach Spencer Wolf (far left)

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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