(2006-06-26) Bush Neil Software Donation

Barbara Bush donated money to a fund for Hurricane Katrina victims, but with it earmarked to buy copies of her son Neil Bush's Educational Technology software. Two years ago, the (Houston Tx) school district raised eyebrows when it expanded the program by relying heavily on private donations. In February 2004, the Houston school board unanimously agreed to accept $115,000 in charitable donations from businesses and individuals who insisted the money be spent on Ignite. The money covered half the bill for the software, which cost $10,000 per school... The free-standing instructional tools that are not dependent on the Internet. They include a built-in computer, projector and speakers and come pre-loaded with science and social studies courses. Barbara is also one of a number of dubious investors in his Ignite Learning.