JANUARY 19, 2011 Next Generation Learning Challenges Seeks Promising Tools That Can Help Students Get Ready For College | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The Next Generation Learning Challenges today announced a new round of challenge grants that will provide up to $10 million to expand promising technology tools and applications that help more students master seventh- through ninth-grade math and literacy competencies, which are critical to college and career readiness.
DECEMBER 07, 2010 Nine Cities Commit to New Partnerships Between Local School Districts and Public Charter Schools | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Communities, school districts, traditional public schools, and charters join together to learn from each other and help all students succeed
OCTOBER 11, 2010 Initiative Will Advance Uses of Technology to Improve College Readiness and Completion | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Multi-year “challenge” grant competition will identify and fund most promising innovations
JUNE 22, 2010 New Study Finds That New York City’s Small High Schools Markedly Increase Student’s Academic Performance and Graduation Rates | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Improvements seen for broad range of students, including African-American and Hispanic males, less-proficient students, and low-income students
JUNE 02, 2010 National Governors Association and State Education Chiefs Launch Common State Academic Standards | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Robust standards drafted by teachers, content experts, and leading researchers are the cornerstone of a state led effort to turn our nation’s schools around.
MAY 24, 2010 Marguerite Roza Joins the Foundation as Senior Data and Economic Advisor for the U.S. Program's Education Work | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Roza to help inform education investments through innovative evidence-based research
MAY 06, 2010 Aspire Public Schools Secures Bond Financing for Facilities | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Foundations Apply Innovative Financing Model to Address the Unique Needs and Challenges of Charter School Expansion
APRIL 29, 2010 12 Major Foundations Commit $500 Million to Education Innovation in Concert with U.S. Department of Education's $650 Million "Investing in Innovation" Fund | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Private foundations also launch online registry to help schools and programs access funds