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Educational Reform Kathleen Almy Educational Reform Kathleen Almy

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gates: An Educator’s Commentary on the 2020 Annual Gates Letter

Like many educators, I read the 2020 Annual Gates letter with great anticipation. Their work in education over the last 20 years has made a strong impact on U.S. education, which is now admittedly their biggest challenge. I want to speak on behalf of my peers, teachers, who are capable of making the changes needed in policy and reform, but seldom get the chance to do so.

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