Who Bill Gates is giving money to now in education

By Valerie Strauss. The Gates Foundation has distributed a slew of grants to educational institutions and organizations in June for varied pursuits, including implementation of the Common Core State Standards, improvement of the federal financial aid system, and creation of a “national cadre of teachers experimenting with the use of games, learning and assessment tools.” Here are some of the largest education grants awarded by the foundation this month, obtained from the foundation’s Web site. Read more...