Obama Administration Announces $500 Million for Race to the Top: Early Learning Challenge

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced a new $500 million state-level grant competition, the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge. Joining Duncan and Sebelius at the announcement were business, law enforcement and military leaders who have advocated for increased investments in early learning to reduce crime, strengthen national security, and boost U.S. competitiveness.

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Education

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• challenge
• Secretary Duncan
• Secretary Sebelius
• Department of Education
• Health and Human Services
• Race to the Top