H-E-B's shy billionaire explains why he's donating $100 million to improve Texas schools

[TexasTowelie]

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Grocery magnate Charles Butt tries to tap into his natural optimism when thinking about the future of public schools and Texas’ children.

But he can’t help seeing stumbling blocks: weak curriculum, undersupported teachers and not nearly enough strong leaders.

“I don’t like that,” the 78-year-old said. “I’m an optimist at heart— for my business, for my friends and for people. But do I see an educated America for the future? It’s hard to say. Believe me, I obsess about this.”

That’s why Butt, the quiet billionaire and head of H-E-B stores, has spent much of his life — and family fortune — focusing on public education. He’s now upping the ante with a $100 million investment to create a new institute dedicated to training school principals and superintendents.

Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2017/02/02/h-e-bs-shy-billionaire-explains-donating-100-million-improve-texas-schools

[MyOwnPeace]

1. All well and good............

But if you have a Dept. of Ed. Secretary that is dedicated to the "corporate education" industry - just what do you expect to accomplish?

[Phoenix61]

2. Awesome!

He's pro-public education. Good for Texas.

[TexasTowelie]

6. The Butt family may have made a fortune in Texas,

but their philanthropy is renown and they receive generally good reviews from their employees.

[Phoenix61]

7. I used to live in San Antonio and loved their grocery stores.

Most of them had a little dining area off the deli/hot meal area. Good, inexpensive food served all day.

[tazkcmo]

3. He's a good one.

Quiet, compassionate and gets it. I doubt it will make a difference but I hope he succeeds.

[Sherman A1]

4. Excellent!

good for him!

[Jane Austin]

5. And his stores are excellent.

Great products at the best prices.

He'll open a new store right across the street from Walmart and it will thrive.