Race to the Top Resources
The Race to the Top Fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform.
Resources
- NSBA’s Guidance on Race to the Top for Local School Board Members
[PDF 114,380kb]
What do school board members need to know about participating in Race to the Top (RTTT)? Go here for guidance/tips developed by NSBA to help school board members navigate the RTTT process.
- NSBA's Overview of RTTT Final Criteria and Implications for School Board Members
[PDF 49,111kb]
November 25, 2009
- NSBA Reponse to Request for Input on Possible RTTT Assessment Program
[PDF 110,166kb]
NSBA developed comments in response to the Department of Education's October 23, 2009 Notice in the Federal Register.
- NSBA Analysis of Final Race to the Top (RTTT) Requirements
[PDF 78,192kb]
Go here for an analysis of the proposed requirements, NSBA's comments, and the final requirements.
- Race to the Top Notice of Final Priorities

The Department of Education announced the final criteria/application for the Race to the Top program.
- Race to the Top Notice of Request for Input on Possible Assessment Program
[PDF 68,813kb]
Published in the Federal Register on October 23, 2009
- NSBA Submits Comments on Race to the Top Fund
[PDF 279,815kb]
NSBA developed comments in response to the Department of Education's July 29, 2009 Federal Register Notice regarding the Race to the Top fund.
- Race to the Top Update: ED Conference Call
[HTML 5,962kb] - Information on Race to the Top Funds
[HTML 3,296kb] - U.S. Department of Education Race to the Top Website

Go here for information from the Department of Education on the Race to the Top Fund.