R.I. gets help in applying for federal education funds
Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
By Linda Borg PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Three major philanthropic organizations have volunteered to provide the state Department of Education with a total of $245,000 to ensure that Rhode Island has a better chance to receive federal Race to the Top education funds. The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation will provide RIDE with $95,000, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation will commit $75,000 and the Rhode...



