Co-Chairs of the Business Coalition for Student Achievement Statement on Race to the Top

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WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
"As co-chairs of the Business Coalition for Student Achievement (BCSA), we
applaud Secretary Duncan for the strong execution of Phase I of the Race to the
Top competition. The reform agenda focused on collaborative approaches to
maximizing student achievement. With the guidance given to states throughout the
first round, states competing in Phase II have the opportunity to strengthen
their proposals and tighten their focus on proven strategies and transparent
measures for improving student achievement for all students. The BCSA will
continue to work with the Administration and Congress on the reauthorization of
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and supports reform that prepares our
students to compete in the 21st century."

Craig Barrett William D. Green Edward B. Rust Jr.
Former Chairman, Intel Chairman & CEO, Accenture Chairman & CEO, State Farm
Co-Chair, BCSA Co-Chair, BCSA Co-Chair, BCSA

The Business Coalition for Student Achievement - representing business leaders
from every sector of the economy - is committed to supporting policies that
improve the performance of the K-12 education system in the United States. The
Coalition is co-chaired by Craig Barrett, Intel; William D. Green, Accenture;
and Edward B. Rust Jr., State Farm and is coordinated by Business Roundtable and
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Blair Latoff, 202-463-5589
or
Business Roundtable
Kirk Monroe, 202-496-3269

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