STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST REGARDING TUESDAY’S RACE TO THE TOP PRESENTATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

March 12, 2010

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“I look forward to leading a delegation to our nation’s capital next Tuesday, along with Education Commissioner Smith and our dedicated state education team, to present Florida’s Race to the Top proposal. Our purpose is to ensure that federal officials fully understand why Florida should succeed in this competition between states. I am confident our past and present progress in increasing student achievement and school accountability will present a very persuasive case for Florida’s success.”