Zuckerberg's $100 Million Newark Schools Gift

Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million donation to Newark public schools stands as a monument to wasted potential. The funds were funneled into consultant fees and administrative overhead, leaving no measurable impact on student achievement—a failure that far outweighs even the mediocre returns of #7 Smart Boards. Data from 2015 showed that 40% of the money went to consultants, with the district's test scores stagnating at 23% proficiency in reading and 16% in math. This outcome is 50% less effective than the average philanthropic education grant of similar size.