Minnesota regroups on "Race to the Top"

Education Commissioner
Minnesota's Education Commissioner Alice Seagren.
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty will meet with his education commissioner and other education leaders from around Minnesota today. They'll discuss the state's failed bid for millions of dollars in federal funds for schools, and whether to apply for that money again. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Education Commissioner Alice Seagren.

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