BOSTON—Massachusetts Education Secretary Paul Reville said the state is planning to reapply for federal "Race to the Top" education grants.
Massachusetts failed to make the final cut on Tuesday. Reville said he was disappointed, but pointed out there is still about $3.6 billion left in potential grant money yet to be awarded.
Reville said he plans to review comments from federal officials to see where the state can improve its application. He said he also hopes to study the applications from Delaware and Tennessee, the first states chosen for the initial round of grants.
Reville said state education officials will have a new grant proposal ready for the next deadline in June.
The state is hoping to be awarded $287 million in federal funding.
Massachusetts was among 16 states being considered in the first round.
