Microsoft’s Partners in Learning program aims to improve teacher skills by providing resources to improve student readiness in the classroom. The end goal will be to recruit 20 million teachers worldwide by 2018. “So many of us have a great teacher to thank for our achievements,” said Bill Gates, the Chairman of Microsoft. “That’s why I am so proud that Microsoft Partners in Learning continues to support innovative teachers. We started this program nearly 10 years ago based on the belief that education is a fundamental human right and the single most important investment in our collective future. This has never been more true, and I’m really pleased to see the continuing commitment to innovations that can help all students and teachers reach their full potential.”