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Official account of the @GatesFoundation in North America. Working to improve education, health, and development outcomes at home and around the world.
Washington, D.C.
Joined April 2011
RT @AllanGolston: Proud to help launch NextLadder Ventures, an ambitious new org harnessing AI and tech to expand economic opportunity for….
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NextLadder Ventures launches with over $1 billion to empower low-income Americans through personalized, tech-driven solutions
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Thanks to our partners @ThirdWayEdu for shining a spotlight on the importance of getting more students across the finish line. Let’s keep investing in pathways that help more students graduate and thrive beyond college.
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This #CollegeCompletionDay, we’re celebrating students—and the power of support systems & higher ed institutions that put students at the center of everything they do to help them finish their degrees.
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There isn't a universal formula for postsecondary success after high school. Follow 3 students as they explore these new opportunities & reimagine what success after high school really looks like in @RoadtripNation’s new series, “Rethinking Higher Ed”:
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@theclassdoc By supporting equitable access to education & opportunities, especially for those who need it most, we’re helping create a future where every student has the chance to succeed. The documentary from our partners @threeframemedia is available today on @PBS:
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In the East Bay, six students chase their college dreams amid the turmoil of a pandemic year.
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.@theclassdoc follows six high school seniors as they navigate college applications, life during COVID-19, and the impact of a support system. Their story demonstrates the systemic challenges many students face—challenges the foundation works to address.
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Why are math coaches so important?. They help make math more engaging for kids, which helps young learners build their math fluency in flexible ways—just like learning a language. More from @NPR and @NPRCoryTurner on how Alabama is leading the charge:
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In almost every state, student achievement in math is below pre-pandemic levels. Alabama was the only state where fourth-graders' average math scores surpassed 2019. What are they doing differently?
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The foundation’s Patrick Methvin & @CSUdrg, chancellor of @calstate, discuss what #HigherEdValue actually means. Learn more in our new “Learning from the Ground Up” episode.
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Colleges graduate just 60% of the students they enroll, and many students never see a return on their investment. At the same time, having an education beyond high school remains critical for success...
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Check out the second episode of our new series, “Learning from the Ground Up,” to see how our partners across the U.S. are expanding opportunity and helping communities thrive.
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Small and medium-sized businesses with fewer than 100 staff employ nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers facing the lowest economic mobility in this country. Ryan Rippel, Director of the Economic...
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The foundation’s Ryan Rippel, Director of Economic Mobility and Opportunity, joins @bulbulnyc, President & CEO of our partner @PCVtweets, to discuss how helping small and medium-sized businesses strengthen their workforce also helps strengthen their bottom line.
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A high school diploma is key in setting students up for the future they want. But what comes after graduation?. @ANGELAJONESJD chatted with Barb Richey of @EWUEagles about strategies to help students navigate their next steps.
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RT @GatesAfrica: This #InternationalDayOfEducation we celebrate the importance of education and its positive impact on Africa. 📚. At @gates….
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