Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

The Ballmer Group, led by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie, announced a pledge of up to $170 million a year for free preschool in Washington. The 10-year gift could create 10,000 new ECEAP slots for low-income families and marks one of the largest philanthropic investments in early childhood education in state history. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/former-microsoft-ceos-philanthropy-will-donate-up-to-170m-a-year-for-free-preschool-in-wa/ #WashingtonState #BallmerGroup #EarlyLearning #PreschoolFunding #EducationPolicy #SteveBallmer #ECEAP #Philanthropy #BobFerguson #ChildCarePrograms