How does the SLDS program relate to ARRA initiatives such as State Fiscal Stabilization Fund and Race to the Top?
ARRA recognizes the need for longitudinal data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement at all levels of the education system. In addition to providing funds for a fourth SLDS grant competition, ARRA includes other provisions related to the development and implementation of longitudinal data systems. It requires that States that wish to receive allocations under the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund assure, among other things, that they will establish longitudinal data systems that include the elements set out in the America COMPETES Act. In addition, the Recovery Act requires that Race to the Top funds be awarded to States that have made significant progress in establishing such longitudinal data systems and in meeting other performance objectives related to higher standards and better assessments, teacher effectiveness and equity in teacher distribution, and supporting and turning around low performing schools.
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