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Quinn Makes Appointments to Education Panel
Gov. Pat Quinn has made appointments to a "key advisory panel" that will make recommendations on strengthening the education system.

The P-20 (pre-school through graduate school) Council will play a role in Illinois' quest to win roughly $400 million in federal "Race to the Top" discretionary funds.

"With these appointments, Illinois is sending a strong signal to Washington that a top-notch education for all students is a foremost priority," Quinn said. "This council will recommend improvements that will make our education system the best it can be while ensuring Illinois is at the head of the class when it comes to winning those important federal 'Race to the Top' funds."

Quinn made 25 appointments including business leaders and educators. Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle will serve as chair.

The U.S. Department of Education "Race to the Top" is a $4.3 billion competitive grant process focused on innovative approaches to education.

(Illinois Radio Network)
12 02 09 by Newsroom
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