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Updates on the Race: 11-18-2009

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM
ALABAMA: Gov. Riley to push for charter schools

MARYLAND: Gov. O'Malley says state is working on RttT

MASSACHUSETTS: State senate passes 'sweeping' ed changes, Gov. Patrick challenges House to do its part

NEVADA: Gov. Gibbons wants law change to compete for RttT
Labels: Alabama, ARRA, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, Race To The Top, RttT
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