Roughly… the Truth

I’m illiterate, but should an English teacher really fail me? A growing number of Americans say no… …At least when it’s the banks doing the grading. An informed public keeps the wheels of democracy and capitalism greased. However, financial illiteracy still plagues many in the “middle class.” Underlining the need for reform in schools, disgruntled [...]

Valuable insights are gained by Bill and Melinda Gates since embarking on a philanthropic mission via their foundation. They recently discussed this on PBS’ Newshour… The Interview Judy Woodruff posed challenging questions to the couple entrusted with billions in other peoples money: “There’s been some improvement, but in terms of academic achievement, improved only slightly, [...]