Wisconsin : Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge

The Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-earlylearningchallenge/index.html is a recent addition to the overarching Race to The Top Initiative.  Awards will be announced by the end of the year.  Wisconsin was not awarded the grant on the first round.
I've tried to find what the 2nd submission looks like but could not find it on the DPI website.  If someone finds it, please let me know. Please post a comment with the link for other readers of this post.
( I'll post the results of the competitive grant at the end of the year when the winners are announced.)

5 States Pursue Second Round of Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge.  David Nagel. 10/30/12.  theJournal.com (Transforming Education Through Technology)
http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/10/30/5-states-pursue-second-round-of-race-to-the-top-early-learning-challenge.aspx?admgarea=News1

NCLB Waivers: Different Goals for Different Folks

It's interesting to see what different states did when revising their academic goals under NCLB.  Most states received federal waivers set different expectations for different subgroups of students. The waivers issued by the Dept. of Ed. let states abandon the goal of 100% proficiency in reading and math but instead hold schools accountable for passing rates that varied by subgroup - as long as those schools make significant gains in closing the gaps in achievement.  Only 8 states set the same targets for all students; 34 states have new accountablility plans.  Wisconsin is a bit different.  Read to find out why.
What do you think about the different types of waivers?  Which makes sense to you?  Is Wisconisin fair?

States Punch Reset Button With NCLB Waivers.  Michele McNeil.  10.17.12 Education Week - Premium Article.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/10/17/08waiver_ep.h32.html?tkn=VSCCx%2BRbnXA6Xa0XP0aTI90gUX%2Bn8GVcdo5m&cmp=clp-sb-ascd