'Race To The Top' Finalists To Be Announced

The State held a special session in January to change the way teachers are evaluated. The changes made it possible for Tennessee to qualify for a share of $ 4 billion.

Several education analysts think that Tennessee has a strong chance of qualifying as a finalist.

However, Gov.. Phil Bredesen said that Tennessee might lose Because two other southern states, Florida and Louisiana, are considered top contenders.

If Tennessee is not a finalist in the first round, it can reapply in June.

There are 40 States Competing for the money.

The Race to the Top program requires states to advance reform in four specific areas: preparing students for college, students measuring growth and success, recruiting, developing, rewarding and effective retraining teachers and Principals, and improving its lowest Achieving schools.Read More Story,http://www.wsmv.com/education/22738123/detail.html

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Crystal Bowersox Illness Diabetes!

On Tuesday, Fox's official statement was that she was ill. Beyond that, no more information was given.

Reports of Crystal Bowersox Swirled in the hospital late Tuesday night after LALATE reported earlier that Crystal was ill with diabetes issues. But FOX tonight is not confirming that Crystal Bowersox was ever hospitalized.

Crystal Bowersox was to perform Tuesday for American Idol women's night. Complications with her diabetes are the cause, claims a source to U.S. Magazine.

But only Fox's statement read as follows:

"Due to medical issues Which Crystal Bowersox would prevent it from performing tonight, the 10 male semifinalists will perform this evening, and the 10 female semifinalists will perform tomorrow night.

Simon Cowell said of Crystal Bowersox last night's performance the following: "I know how sick you are over the past 24 hours. I completely underestimated you. "

Randy Jackson simply said "Truth is reality" and Ellen added, "This is pure raw natural talent. I am so glad you are here today. "

Kara DioGuardi summed it up best: "You completely recovered from last week. Tonight you hit a new level. "Read More Story,http://news.lalate.com/2010/03/04/crystal-bowersox-illness-diabetes/

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