According to a PC World article, Gates indicated that education is the catalyst needed to end the languishing economy. Certainly, there are other factors at work that have slowed our economy. But, education funds have taken a beating and these grants are essential for many schools. I hope that educators and school officials are able to apply and submit a proposal. Here's the link the Next Generation program: http://nextgenlearning.com/
Since public funding has become a contentious, uphill battle (example: New Jersey), Bill Gates provides a positive alternative. Of course, he's also ensuring that Microsoft's job security as well. After all, online education is not possible without the resources of a computer.
