Bill Gates wrote a blog post suggesting three ways to improve math education. AdvertisementAdvertisementHe believes that math skills are a "powerful indicator" of future success. Gates wrote. The new approach to math seems to be working at Chula Vista: Math proficiency rates have increased 18% over the past three years at the school, Gates wrote. College grads who land high-earning jobs often major in fields that require strong math skills.

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Persons: Bill Gates, —, Gates, hasn't, Amilcar Fernandez —, Fernandez, Mr, there's, Melinda — Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Chula Vista Middle, Networks, School, Gates Foundation, Chula Vista —, College grads, New York Federal Reserve Locations: Chula, Southern California, Chula Vista