OKLAHOMA TORNADO: Massive tornado causes devastating damage in suburb of Oklahoma City, 20 children among at least 51 dead, death toll expected to climb ... COVERAGE FROM CBSNEWS.COM | HOW TO HELP

Race to the Top

St. Vrain Valley Schools Awarded Huge ‘Race To The Top’ Grant

A school district in Boulder County is enjoying a windfall in the latest round of Race to the Top grants from the federal government.

2012/12/11

Colorado Wins Nearly $30M In Federal School Funds

Colorado is receiving nearly $30 million in federal money over four years to accelerate the state’s early learning programs.

2012/12/06

Colorado Awarded Small Federal Education Grant

Colorado has been awarded a federal education grant worth nearly $18 million — after being passed over three times for bigger awards from the “Race To The Top” competition.

2011/12/23

Colorado Again Passed Over For Fed Education Grant

Colorado has been passed over in its third attempt to earn a share of federal “Race to the Top” education grants.

2011/12/16

Colorado School Incentive Program Awaits More Funds

A pilot program to improve college readiness among Colorado teens produced more high scores on students’ Advanced Placement tests — and paid $69,500 to teachers as a reward.

2011/11/27