Gates Foundation - United States

376 to 1. That’s the national student-to-counselor ratio in the U.S. For many students, that means missing out on the guidance they need to navigate their futures. When the pandemic hit, access to college resources and support became even more limited. #TheClassPBS documentary follows six high school seniors as they navigate college applications, life during COVID-19, and the impact of a support system. Their story highlights the systemic challenges many students face—challenges the foundation works to address. By supporting equitable access to education and opportunities, especially for those who need it most, we’re helping create a future where every student has the chance to succeed. The documentary from our partners Three Frame Media is available starting today on?PBS. https://lnkd.in/gtUkfQKr

This year, Alabama was the only state where fourth-graders' average math scores surpassed 2019. How did they make this happen? One clue is math coaches: specialists working in schools who make math more engaging and more concrete for kids. Teachers and coaches in Alabama are emphasizing fluency and multiple ways of solving math problems—just like teaching a language. More from NPR about the impact this makes: https://lnkd.in/es5NabC5

Providing every student with the right resources doesn't just help them succeed—it opens doors for future generations. The director of the foundation’s Postsecondary Success strategy Patrick Methvin and Mildred García, Ed.D., Chancellor of the The California State University system, discuss how higher education can create clear paths to better job opportunities and economic mobility—ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed. Watch Episode 3 of our series, “Learning From The Ground Up” to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ega4V_Sq

Good jobs should offer more than just a paycheck—they should enhance productivity and support employees’ professional and personal success. Our Director of Economic Mobility and Opportunity Ryan Rippel joins the President and CEO of Pacific Community Ventures (PCV), Bulbul Gupta, to discuss how helping small and medium-sized businesses strengthen their workforce also helps strengthen their bottom line. Learn more in the second episode of our new series, “Learning from the Ground Up,” to see how partners across the U.S. are expanding opportunity and helping communities thrive. https://lnkd.in/e9gd9Jsx

A high school diploma is key in setting students up for the future they want. But what comes after graduation? The foundation’s Angela Jones, J.D. chats with Barb Richey, Vice President of University Advancement at Eastern Washington University, about the student-driven, locally-led solutions the foundation and EWU are collaborating on to support young people as they explore their college and career options. Read more in our new series spotlighting partners making a difference across the U.S.: https://lnkd.in/e5gNUz9E

The foundation is thrilled to announce the new director of our Pathways strategy, Cheryl Hyman. Throughout her career, Cheryl has advocated for all students to be able to pursue the educational and career paths that align with their goals. We hope you’ll join us in giving her a warm welcome! And if you’re interested in hearing directly from Cheryl about the latest from our Pathways program, you can sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gWwm5Y-P

U.S. assistance programs,?such as PEPFAR, deliver life-saving medicine, medical care, and combat hunger and starvation. These programs protect the health of Americans, bolster U.S. national security, and build stronger economies. We are committed to working with the Administration on these issues and encourage them to ensure this critical funding continues immediately while their reviews are underway. https://lnkd.in/exMajY-W

Providing access to essential health care for the world’s most vulnerable people not only reflects America’s core values, it strengthens global stability, security, and prosperity. The World Health Organization plays a vital role in combatting health threats that impact everyone, including Americans, by preventing the spread of deadly diseases, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and implementing global health initiatives – saving millions of lives each year. We believe engaged U.S. leadership is essential to helping build a more effective and efficient global health system with the WHO playing a central role. As we look to the future, we will continue to make the case that instead of retreating, leaders in the United States should prioritize strengthening WHO’s capacity to address global health challenges, ensuring that U.S. investments continue to build a healthier, safer future for all.

When President Jimmy Carter left office, he quietly brought his leadership to the world of global health. For over fifty years, the former head of state traveled around the globe fighting to deliver basic healthcare and sanitation services to people in the most marginalized places. From Latin America to Africa, President Carter met with communities to find out their most dire health needs and lobbied with presidents, prime ministers, and even pharmaceutical companies to make healthcare more accessible. From negotiating ceasefires to helping nearly eradicate Guinea worm to making deals with pharmaceutical companies to donate drugs to fight river blindness, President Carter focused on specific solutions that each community needed to heal—and he never tied his name to any of these projects. Instead, he committed to uplifting the local leaders and community members who brought the work life. Read more about President Carter’s legacy as a steward of global health in this piece by Stephanie Nolen: https://nyti.ms/4fSz1jZ

This just in: the latest data on PEPFAR, America’s global HIV/AIDS relief program: ?26 million total lives saved ?20 million+ people provided with live-saving antiretroviral treatment ?7.8 million babies born HIV-free ?84 million+ people provided with HIV testing services PEPFAR is saving lives from HIV/AIDS. Continuing to support this program means saving millions more. https://lnkd.in/eUVDJQF4