DFER organized 'Brooklyn Charter School Night' to celebrate the important contributions charter schools are making in Brooklyn. The event brought together over 700 charter school students, teachers, administrators and supporters, as well as elected officials.

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NEW! DFER's Race To The Top Issue Brief Series (Updated)

June 17, 2009

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The U.S. Education Secretary's $5 billion "Race To The Top" Fund, as included in the federal stimulus package, represents a historic opportunity to establish clear reform priorities and to back them up with signifiant resources to bring change to America's schools.

Click below for some concepts that DFER supports as part of the Race To The Top competition between states:

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #1 -  Public Charter Schools and High Quality Pre-K  (June 17, 2009)

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #2 - Unleashing Innovation In America's Schools (June 18, 2009)

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #3 - Enhancing Entry Points To The Teaching Profession  (June 19, 2009)

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #4 - World Class Standards and Assessments  (June 22, 2009)

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #5 - Growing Innovative Charter Schools (June 23, 2009)

-- Race To The Top Issue Brief #6 - A Great Teacher For Every Child (June 24, 2009)