Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: clee1

"Maybe Prince Billy can use some of his untold billions to help fix the problem, rather than just running off at the mouth."

Bill Gates & his wife donate a lot of money to various causes - you might want to check out the donations the Gates foundation has provided to education
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Education/TransformingHighSchools/Grants/default.htm?showYear=2004

IMHO there's a lot more that needs to be done w schools and education instead of just throwing more $s.


37 posted on 02/28/2005 9:33:44 PM PST by Seattle Conservative (Seattle Conservative)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies ]


To: Seattle Conservative

"IMHO there's a lot more that needs to be done w schools and education instead of just throwing more $s."

You would do well to read what the summit was about and what ALL Gates had to say. It's not just about $$$.

For one it's about a more vigorous curriculum to compete in an increasingly tech world.


89 posted on 03/01/2005 5:50:22 AM PST by Smartaleck
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 37 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson