Massachusetts top award winner in education grant program

Already considered a leader in education, Massachusetts received another feather in its cap when it received the highest score in a national education grant competition.

Accolades from the federal government's Race to the Top competition could raise the state's profile among families who are moving to a new home. The competition picked nine states and the District of Columbia as those that would receive a portion of $4.35 billion in funding. The competition rewarded states that are considered leaders in education reform.

"These states show what is possible when adults come together to do the right thing for children," said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "Every state that applied showed a tremendous amount of leadership and a bold commitment to education reform. The creativity and innovation in each of these applications is breathtaking."

The Bay State received 471 out of 500 points on the competition's ranking scale, beating out New York, which ranked second with 464.8 points. Massachusetts will be awarded $250 million to put towards redeveloping downtrodden school districts and reforming teacher training methods, reported the Boston Globe.

Typically, strong school districts can appeal to families who are moving with young children. In fact, a Forbes report showed that home prices in areas with strong school systems are typically higher.


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