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H-E-B’s CEO explains why he’s donating $100 million to improve Texas schools

By The Holdsworth Center|February 2, 2017
H-E-B chairman and CEO Charles Butt stands on stage during the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
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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.”

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