States race to the top (Democrats for Education Reform) [http://www.dfermo.org/featured/states-race-to-the-top] David Ellison says Duncan may be giving up on overall reform (Silicon Valley Mercury News) [http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-living-headlines/ci_13614119?nclick_check=1] Government and Gates work hand in hand (The Swamp) [http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/10/race_to_the_top_teachers_left.html]
