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Maryland teachers union objects to state’s ‘Race to the Top’ draft proposal

Maryland’s largest teachers union said Friday that it has "serious concerns" with the state’s draft application for the "Race to the Top" competition, putting a roadblock in the state’s bid to win $250 million in federal grants.

The Maryland State Education Association sent a letter to State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick detailing objections to the proposal, which would base 50 percent of each teacher’s evaluation on student progress, overhaul statewide exams and offer extra pay to qualified teachers and principals who work in low-performing schools.

By Michael Birnbaum
Washington Post Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/08/AR2010050803299.html?hpid=sec-education

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