Michigan's schools chief says the state's bid to win up to $400 million in extra federal cash for schools was strengthened by legislation recently approved by state lawmakers
LANSING (AP) -- Michigan's schools chief says the state's bid to win up to $400 million in extra federal cash for schools was strengthened by legislation recently approved by state lawmakers.
One of the state's most aggressive measures is a plan that could lead to the academic takeover of the lowest achieving 5 percent of public schools.
State schools superintendent Mike Flanagan says more than 100 schools across Michigan eventually could be placed under the supervision of a state school reform officer.
The list of lowest achieving schools would be published no later than Sept. 1.
Michigan is one of several states trying to win money through the Obama administration's Race to the Top competition.
Fewer than half the states are likely to win any money through the contest.
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