Race to The Top (RTTT) is a federal grant program that will reward States for raising student achievement and promoting reform. On August 24, 2010, Florida was named a winner in Phase 2 of the competition and is set to receive up to $700 million. FAUS’ portion is $270,670. The money, granted over a 4-year span, can only be used within the scope of the federal guidelines.

On February 14, 2011, Florida Atlantic University Schools (specifically, ADHUS and FAU High School) received full program approval. Full program approval - means that all 10 projects were approved and are ready for implementation. Full program approval does not automatically indicate that work products to meet the Deliverables are final (for example, teacher evaluation systems will be reviewed for approval after June 1, 2011). FAUS’ approved application.