Former Microsoft exec grows global literacy effort

KING5.com by Charlotte Starck | Feb. 6, 2009 (News Report)

This morning, 250 million children around the world didn't go to school. And that's something that must change says the one time director of Microsoft's Business Development for Greater China, John Wood.

Room To Read brings philanthropists, business and even students attending a "Students Helping Students" breakfast event together to put a dent in illiteracy in seven different countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South ... Full Story »

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 by Dale Penn - Feb. 6, 2009

This report makes me want to learn more about Room to Read. It appears to be based solely on information provided to the journalist by the organization, with the exception of a quote from a 7th grade student. More sourcing would have been helpful in determining if the accolades are accurate and unbiased.

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