Just wondering what you all think....

[donkeyjon.livejournal.com]

Any folks here from NJ who can comment on this? If the information he's giving is factual, it sounds like the teacher's union is screwing over their own members.

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[merig00.livejournal.com]

well NJ took part in the competition and the NJ BofEd screwed up, and the commissioner got fired as the result.

[sammygoliath.livejournal.com]

I can't find a concise source on this issue... But I have many questions, and if you could point me to reliable sources I'd much appreciate it.

1) What is the average percentage the federal government contributes to state education systems?

2) What percentage of the total federal budget is awarded in this competitive basis?

3) Since when has it been competitive?

4) If a state decides not to compete, do the citizens of that state get some form of tax relief?

[merig00.livejournal.com]

Well this is a one-time 2009-2010 program (though Obama requested continuation for the next year) part of the whole Stimulus Package and such, called Race To The Top - $4.39 billion dollars split between a number of states that provide plan for education reform which meats minimum federal requirements. Money will be distributed based on the state budget.

I think a good place to start is here http://www2.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2010/02/02012010.html