Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge

To improve the quality of early childhood programs and to close the achievement gap for high-need children.

The RTT-ELC grant competition focuses on improving early learning and development programs for young children by supporting States" efforts to: (1) increase the number and percentage of
low-income and disadvantaged children in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are enrolled in high-quality early learning programs; (2) design and implement an integrated system of high-quality early learning programs and services; and (3) ensure that any use of assessments conforms with the recommendations of the National Research Council"s reports on early childhood.
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Examples of Funded Projects

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Agency - Department of Education

The Department of Education ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence through coordination, management and accountability in Federal education programs. The Department works to supplement and complement educational efforts on all levels, encouraging increased involvement by the public, parents and students.

Website Address

http://www.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-earlylearningchallenge




Program Accomplishments

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Uses and Use Restrictions

The RTT-ELC grants support States efforts to increase the number and percentage of low-income and disadvantaged children in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are enrolled in high-quality early learning programs, and to design and implement an integrated system of high-quality early learning programs and services.