The Guilford County and Iredell-Statesville school districts are two among 16 nationwide to receive federal Race to the Top grants to enact education reforms that promote individual student learning. The U.S. Department of Education allocated the funds Dec. 11.
“This is another example of North Carolina being recognized for innovative educational ideas,” said N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue. “These Race to the Top funds will assist in our long-standing commitment to education.”
Iredell-Statesville Schools and Guilford County Schools will get $20 million and $30 million over four years, respectively, as reported by the Associated Press.
The Guilford County school district is the third largest in the state, and the money will buy computer tablets for every middle-school student, as well as software programs that track students’ learning.
“I congratulate Superintendents Maurice Green and Brady Johnson on winning these grants and pursuing new ways to improve student achievement and prepare our children for college and career,” Perdue said.