Race to the Top Coaltion
Launch and Press Conference
October 7, 2009

On Wednesday, October 7, an unprecedented and diverse alliance of business, community, civic and education leaders announced the formation of the Race to the Top Coalition at a State House press conference. Convened by The Boston Foundation, the Race to the Top Coalition was created to support education innovation, seek passage of reform legislation in the state and secure the Commonwealth’s share of $4.35 billion in federal Race to the Top American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding.

The Race to the Top Coalition is comprised of leaders of 11 groups so far, including: Black Leaders for Excellence in Education, The Boston Foundation, Boston Leaders for Education, The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Leaders for Education, Massachusetts Charter Public School Association, Mass High Tech Council, MassInsight, Progressive Business Leaders Network, Stand for Children and Strategic Grant Partners.

Video clips of each presenters' remarks and the complete press conference are available by clicking on the links below.

Paul Grogan Welcome and Introduction
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