The Race to the Top
Updated: July 27, 2010
Do you know who's speaking at graduation this year?More often than not, the valedictorian, the principal and maybe the class president each get a turn at the podium. But how much more likely would you be to stay awake (no offense to the usual speaker suspects) if you had a special guest, known for his oratory skills, sending you off from high school and into the world?
Last month, we told you about The White House's Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. President Obama wants to encourage students and schools to strive for success in academics, personal achievement and college readiness. He has also set a goal for the country -- to have the highest rate of college graduation in the world by 2020. Right now, we're ranked 15th.
Now that the winning school has been chosen, we'd like to wish a hearty congratulations and give a shout out to Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan!
Head over to WhiteHouse.gov to watch videos from each school that entered the competition and find out more about the winning school.
Six schools compete for a visit from President Obama at graduation.
President Obama announces the winner of the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.
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