Race to the Top States offer a wide range of supports for local educational agency (LEA) implementation of one of four school intervention models. Some States allocate resources on a regional basis, while others coordinate resources at the State level. Certain States also use data tools to measure district needs, capacity and progress on key performance indicators. This publication provides a snapshot of the work of the 12 Race to the Top grantees (Phases 1 and 2). These highlights address topics and give examples for others interested in learning from early implementation efforts. They were drawn from Race to the Top States' Year 1 State-Specific Summary Reports, State websites and, where applicable, approved Elementary and Secondary Education Act flexibility waiver applications.