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Going for the Gates boost in schools

In a few days, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation could alter the future of Hillsborough public schools and chart a progressive path to success for public schools across the country. Full Article at TampaBay.com | St. Petersburg Times

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  1. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 27: Microsoft founder Bill Gates (2nd L) and his wife Melinda Gates (3rd L) leaves after addressing a weekly Republican policy luncheon in the U.S. Captiol October 27, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  2. In this image released by PictureGroup, Jessie McCartney performs during The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom hosted "Get Schooled" conference and premiere of TV documentary at the Paramount Pictures Lot on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 in Los Angeles.
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  3. American Federation of Teachers
  4. U.S. Congress U.S. Congress
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