If you don't have an effective teacher in front of the classroom, you won't change the trajectory for students.
Melinda GatesI think the Americans need to understand that a lot of times the children are bored in school, and that is why they are not staying in.
Melinda GatesToday is International Women's Day, and there's a fantastic set of pieces running by an organization called ONE called "Poverty Is Sexist." It's a great way to quickly learn about what's actually going on for women in poverty around the world, and then do something about it.
Melinda GatesOur desire to bring every good thing to our children is a force for good throughout the world. It’s what propels societies forward.
Melinda GatesWe start with an economic approach. We look at what are the greatest causes of death in the developing world, and what causes the largest amount of disability, which would prevent you from getting a job. A lot of those deaths start with diseases, diseases we don't get in such a great number in the United States.
Melinda Gates