Bill Gates, technologist, business leader, and philanthropist, is also an immensely curious and engaged thinker who is interested in a range of seemingly intractable topics and problems. On Gates Notes, his personal blog, readers will find notes across such complex subjects as Saving Lives, Energy Innovation, and Improving Education. The home page is arranged into three easy-to-scout categories:...

While the content of the Work In Progress blog tends to orbit the general goals, initiatives, and programs of The Hewlett Foundation, there is plenty here for educators and readers broadly interested in education on a global scale. For instance, recent posts have profiled an elementary school in Uganda, offered tips on grant compliance, and provided an overview of the social media response to a...