Back to school for the billionaires

By Rita Beamish

Business titans find reforming schools much harder than just writing checks

Excerpts from this story referencing "Walton Family Foundation":

"… sident of the Washington-based think tank, Thomas B. Fordham Institute.The Walton Family Foundation hoped that its $8-million investment in Milwaukee charters would produce s …"

"… ly we all have a theory," said Jim Blew, education reform director for the Walton Family Foundation. "All the foundations are trying to tackle the same problem. And that prob …"

Global warming: Heated denials

By Lisa Chiu

Stand-up comedian Tim Slagle was on a roll. In a lunchtime routine tailored to 400 conference attendees, Slagle was killing ‘em with jokes a

Excerpts from this story referencing "United Nations":

"… tific consensus on human-induced global warming was solidifying. Since the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was established in 1988, hundred …"

"… tributed to its reports. The panel’s findings led to the creation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and its reports were instrumental …"

Grading the billionaires on education reform

Billionaires deliver B-minus to C-minus grades on education reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "Walton Family Foundation":

"… arching what makes an effective teacher. The Waltons’ Report Card Giver: Walton Family Foundation Grade: C Amount spent: $538 million Where started: Bentonville, Ark., in 1 …"

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ALEC anti-union push includes key players from Michigan, Arizona think tanks

By Paul Abowd

Goldwater Institute, Mackinac Center sponsored model bills at Charlotte summit

Excerpts from this story referencing "Walton Family Foundation":

"… een supported with grants from the Charles Koch Charitable Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation, and the State Policy Network — groups that also fund ALEC.Goldwater and …"