http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2009/02/15/bill-gates-on-education-reform-in-feb-2009/
Dynamic interest, the economy ... 20 mins worth the time ... Minority students drop out rate is 50%, they are more likely to go to jail than to get a higher education. Bill said he's sending the attendees a free copy of the book - Work hard, Be Nice -
http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/451
Scroll in a little to cut right to Bill's speech.