Tuesday, July 2, 2013

An Open Letter to Big Brother Bill Gates by teacherbiz | Teachers' Letters to Bill Gates

An Open Letter to Big Brother Bill Gates by teacherbiz | Teachers' Letters to Bill Gates:

An Open Letter to Big Brother Bill Gates by teacherbiz

Dear Big Brother Bill:
You know that feeling you get when you think you’re doing something good—and then you realize you’re actually doing harm? Wait…you might not. Hold that thought.
WOW—I have so many things to say to you. In the interest of time, though, I’ll narrow my focus to address only your most recent (creepy) ideas.
Let me start by saying that I think it’s very admirable that you so generously share your money for the sake of education. Really. Given that poverty is one of the biggest impediments to academic achievement, people like you, who have the means and generosity to donate large amounts of money, have the power to make real changes in