Del. seeks millions in fed. education grant contest Governor Markell says he expects Delaware to win millions of dollars in federal money by strengthening schools. Markell joined the state education secretary, other school and business leaders in announcing the state's $107 million Race to the Top application. The nationwide competition is designed to encourage and reward states that are innovative and successful in education reform.Audio Here More than $4 billion will be awarded to schools whose students reach tough academic standards, that keep quality teachers, that track student performance with data collection methods, and that turn around low-performing schools. The winners of the competition will be announced in March.

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