This article demonstrates perfectly how a state chief can be torn between reform and buy-in as he/she seeks to win RTT ?funds.
Holiday says Kentucky might lose out on the federal money if it doesn't adopt charter legislation. But he admits Kentucky's chances also would be hurt if concerns over charter schools caused state educators to pull their now unanimous backing for the application.
Someone needs to remind him of Secretary Duncan's comments on Monday: Reform, not consensus, will win.
?Andy Smarick
