The state would also be able to submit an enhanced application for the second phase of Race to the Top grants in spring of 2010. (wacharterschools.org)
In particular, the federal Race to the Top grant program requires that states receiving grants incorporate student assessment data into their educator evaluation process. (naesp.org)
The deal secured nearly $ 1 billion in federal Race to the Top funds that were contingent on a statewide teacher evaluation system. (e4e.org)