Bill Gates recently asked, “Math is one area where we want to generate stronger evidence about what works. What would it take, for example, to get all kids to mastery of Algebra I?” Alabama State School Board Member Betty Peters answers his question.
Bill Gates Can’t Leave ESSA State Plans Alone Either
Since its passage in 2015, Bill Gates has poured millions into trying to influence state plans required under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Gates and Zuckerberg Partner on New Ed Project, What Could Go Wrong?
Shane Vander Hart: The Associated Press reports that Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg will team up for an education initiative focused on kids who have trouble learning. What could possibly go wrong?
More Gates Money Is Coming Down the Pike
Bill Gates during a speech at the Council of the Great City Schools said he would spend another $1.7 Billion on education initiatives in public schools.
Back to School Common Core Propaganda Time
Shane Vander Hart: It is back to school time which means parents will be subjected to local school propaganda promoting the Common Core State Standards.
A Debate over the Meaning and Perfection of Education in America
Jane Robbins: Joy Pullmann in her new book sees a renewed determination by parents to do whatever it takes to ensure a real education for their children.
Beware of Educrats Peddling “Evidence-Based” Solutions
Powerful, wealthy private groups use their influence to bypass democratic processes to impose their preferred evidence-poor policies on public schools.
The Media Still Doesn’t Grasp Problems with Bill Gates Control of Ed Policy
Jane Robbins and Emmett McGroarty: Now that the media have begun to notice the emperor’s state of undress, maybe they should take the next step and actually report the whole truth.
The Common Core Hoax
Robert R. Logan, PhD, contends that Bill Gates’ goal in pushing Common Core wasn’t really common standards, but computer-adaptive tests.
Bill Gates Says Common Core is on Right Track
Microsoft Founder Bill Gates during his remarks at the USP Education Learning Forum in Seattle on Wednesday said that the nation is on the right track with Common Core.