Stephen Colbert, DonorsChoose.org, and the Gates Foundation: a news and photo recap

Stephen Colbert poses with Manhattan Bridges High School students.

Stephen Colbert’s visit to the Manhattan Bridges High School has hit the mainstream media (including the bloggers Ms Interpreted and I met at the high school itself. . . new media represent!). Here’s a roundup of what the news outlets had to say. From the Associated Press: Colbert: Does Bill Gates ever talk about me? [...]

Read More »

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert speaks with Donors Choose, the Gates Foundation and Manhattan Bridges High School

Many thanks to the Gates Foundation for posting some highlights from the DonorsChoose.org and Gates Foundation panel: Let’s make sure The WØRD is “College-Ready” for all of these worthy students!

Read More »

Covering Stephen Colbert at the DonorsChoose.org and Gates Foundation event

Stephen Colbert poses for a photo with Manhattan Bridges High School students

First of all, a big thank you to Stephen, everyone at DonorsChoose.org and the Gates Foundation for their efforts on behalf of students in need. As readers here are doubtless aware, Stephen sits on the board of DonorsChoose.org, and it was great to attend an event showcasing this wonderful organization. We’d also like to extend [...]

Read More »

Stephen Colbert, DonorsChoose.org and the Gates Foundation

Hey, Zoners! Kina and I just got back from the Manhattan Bridges High School, where Stephen Colbert moderated a panel discussion in support of DonorsChoose.org. The panel marked the Gates Foundation’s landmark grant to DonorsChoose in support of college-readiness, and we’ve got details headed your way. To whet your appetite, please read this joint press [...]

Read More »