Rhee's Backers
Which foundations will back Rhee's new org? Some clues from the Washington Examiner:
One billion dollars is an insane amount of money - and that's how much Rhee wants
Rhee said grants from foundations -- including several that sponsored the teacher merit pay plan Rhee introduced in the District -- will fund Students First, alongside membership dues and individual donations. Her goal is 1 million members and $1 billion.The Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Robertson Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation are the four foundations that sponsored Rhee's teacher merit pay plan.
One billion dollars is an insane amount of money - and that's how much Rhee wants