OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -
Thirteen Oklahoma school districts intend to apply for grants as part of
the federal Race to the Top-District competition.
The U.S. Department of
Education announced Friday that 893 applicants will participate in the
program that will hand out nearly $400 million in grants. The program
aims to support local initiatives that help close achievement gaps and
prepare students for college and a career.
The districts in Oklahoma
that have filed the intent are: Bartlesville, Bethany, Comanche, Duncan,
El Reno, Elgin, Fort Gibson, Purcell, Kingfisher, Lawton, Mountain
View-Gotebo, Oklahoma City and Southeastern Oklahoma Interlocal
Cooperative.
The intent to apply filed by the districts is not binding.
The Obama administration
has already awarded more than $4 billion to 18 states and the District
of Columbia through its Race to the Top competition.
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