To spur reform and excellence in our schools, the President's Race to the Top competition rewards states that choose to adopt state-developed common standards that build toward college- and career-readiness.
Fact Sheet: Preparing Students for Success in College and the Workforce
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And I will fight for that, even if I don’t always think it’s going to win.
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