Ohio has been named one of 19 finalists in the second round of the national Race to the Top competition.  A five-person Ohio team will present the state’s case to federal reviewers on August 10^th in Washington, D.C.  The state will learn by September 1^st if it will be awarded a grant of up to $400 million.

Many of you requested a synopsis of Ohio’s 387-page proposal.  In response, KidsOhio and Ohio Grantmakers Forum are providing this independent summary.  Our organizations have no financial interest in the proposal, but we want to ensure that a wide range of Ohioans understand the state’s plan and its specific goals and performance measures.

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