"Think, for a moment, about our educational ladder. We've strengthened the steps lifting students from elementary school to junior high, and those from junior high to high school. But, that critical step taking students from high school into adulthood is badly broken. And it can no longer support the weight it must bear."

4 likes

Source: Philantropist Melinda Gates advocates for Americans to make education top domestic issue in 2008 election. All Things Considered with Robert Siegel, www.npr.org. April 25, 2007.

About the author

Melinda Gates

Philanthropist, businesswoman

Melinda Gates is a philanthropist and advocate for women's rights, known for her work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

All quotes by Melinda Gates →

Same author

More quotes by Melinda Gates

See all →
Melinda Gates Philanthropist, businesswoman

"If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped."

Read quote
Melinda Gates Philanthropist, businesswoman

"All women, everywhere, have the same hopes: we want to be self-sufficient and create better lives for ourselves and our loved ones."

Read quote