WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced yesterday that the Department of Education has named Illinois among nine finalists for a continuation of its Race to the Top competition. The Race to the Top Fund provides competitive grants to encourage and reward states like Illinois that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform. In 2010, Illinois was a finalist in both rounds of competition, but did not win…
