TITLE |
Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Scholarship Local Coordination |
OBJECTIVE |
This federal funding is available for grants to administer and coordinate Early Learning Challenge Scholarships for the Race to the Top initiative. The primary purpose is to promote access to high-quality early learning and development programs for children with high needs. |
AWARD TERM DATES |
November 15, 2012 through December 31, 2015 |
FUNDING SOURCE (CFDA if federal) |
Federal CFDA 84.412A, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, entitled “Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge.” |
FUNDS AWARDED |
$9,579,141 |
AWARDEES |
Think Small |
PROGRAM CONTACT |
Lisa Cariveau – 651-582-8332 |
Meet Minnesota's 2013 National Distinguished Principal!
Mari Lu Martens, Principal of Sibley East Elementary schools, was selected as Minnesota's 2013 National Distinguished Principal. The program honors principals who set the pace, character and quality of education children receive during their early school years -- and highlights the fundamental importance of the school principal in achieving educational excellence for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. “It is about doing things right, and doing the right things,” said Martens. .
