DFER Press release

RTTT is driving MAJOR reforms in many states.  Colorado, where DFER has been particular active, has made incredible strides, as summarized in this DFER release:

 

The Race to the Top play of the month, and in all likelihood the year, is hands down the passage of Senator Mike Johnston's (D-Denver) teacher evaluation and tenure reform bill (SB 191), which was passed on the last day of Colorado's legislative session and signed into law by Governor Ritter on Thursday.  The bill was quickly hailed as a national model, and for good reason. This should move the state from the middle of the Race to the Top pack – the state placed 14th out of 16 finalists – to the front.

Our incredible team at DFER-Colorado was instrumental to passage of the legislation, working closely with the bill sponsors and supporters to build a broad coalition to endorse the bill, develop public awareness and media outreach efforts, and lobby legislators. (Go Moira!)