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Monday, November 26, 2012  The U.S. Department of Education says that a system created to run low-performing Michigan schools has made the finals of the 2012 Race to the Top-District competition.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Aided by budget tricks, Obama prevents cuts to favorites like Pell grants, Head Start

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Michigan has filed its new application to try and win extra federal money for public schools.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Kalamazoo Central High School has won a contest to have President Barack Obama as its commencement speaker this spring.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  Michigan has sent in its application for up to $400 million for schools through the federal Race to the Top competition

Thursday, January 14, 2010  It's official: Michigan's largest teachers union won't endorse the state's efforts to win up to $400 million for schools through the federal Race to the Top competition

Monday, January 11, 2010  A solid majority of Michigan school districts say they will support the state's bid to win more federal money for schools

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Efforts to change Michigan education law in the hopes of winning more federal money for schools are bogging down at the state Capitol

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  State lawmakers are stepping up their efforts to win millions of dollars in federal recovery act money for schools across the state.  The Senate Education Committee are meeting next week.  They plan to talk about Michigan's chance at winning grant money for schools as part of the Obama Administration's Race to the Top competition.  The Traverse City Area Public School District says the money is crucial during these tough financial times.