I think its a good donation. It's a shame the government prevents people from spending their own tax money on private schools.
I wish gates would get more politically active and focus on teh corruption and criminals that run developing corruption. I hope that much of his charity doesn't go into wrong hands and support tyranny...
One of the reasons I like Soro's charities.. focus on free media and freedom, responsive government, its just a shame hes socialsit...
In this state you can get a tax credit for donations to public schools, or for scholarships at private schools.