The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to promoting greater equity in global health, education, public libraries, and support for at-risk families in Washington state and Oregon.

Research and evaluation are essential components of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's work in education.

These research and evaluation reports identify and assess high-performing high schools and districts, capture knowledge of the field's best and most promising practices, and provide tools and resources to educators, policymakers, and others who aspire to transform schools to graduate all students ready for college, work, and citizenship