New Race to the Top review shows need for planning, leadership

A new review of Georgia's Race to the Top program says the state is positioned to innovate in the areas of teaching and learning but will need planning and leadership for the policy changes to take hold.

The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education conducted a review of the state's $400 million grant program, which started about four years ago and was designed to shake up the state's education system.

The 50-page report found that Georgia is on the right track to enacting many of the changes. But to continue the progress the state will need to develop a new strategic plan and get buy-in from future leaders, according to the group.