Morning Round-Up July 30, 2006

Bill Gates, the Nation's Superintendent of Schools LA Times
Educators are waiting with bated breath to see which direction this multibillion-dollar behemoth will take.

Affordable Laptop Computer Project Moves Forward NPR
Nicholas Negroponte wants to put inexpensive laptops into the hands of children in developing countries. The project is called One Laptop Per Child. Despite setbacks, the program is moving forward. (Also: India rejects One Laptop Per Child)

Passing Down the Legacy of Conservatism NYT via EdNews
Everywhere young conservatives turn there are conferences, seminars and reading lists that promote its core thinkers.