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A Weekly Digest from the Bush Center

May 7, 2021

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Applications Now Open for the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program

The PLS program brings together bold and principled leaders who are committed to facing critical challenges, both at home and around the world. Applications to join the Class of 2022 are now open for those interested in exploring lessons learned during the administrations of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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LIVE Q&A | Why Are Central Americans Fleeing Their Homes?
Matthew Rooney, the Bush Institute – SMU Economic Growth Initiative Managing Director, will discuss with representatives from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras why Central Americans are increasingly fleeing their homes and making the dangerous trek to the United States. The conversation and live Q&A on May 25 at 11:30 a.m. CT will offer insights into how the region can create a path to sustained economic growth.
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WATCH NOW | Immigrants and the American Future
President Bush virtually joined Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute to discuss the value of immigrants to our Nation.
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ENGAGE AT THE BUSH CENTER | A Commitment to Conservation
Join us in person for a conversation about preserving our land and oceans at the next Engage at the Bush Center on Thursday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. CT. Jim Connaughton, who served as Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality under President Bush, and Texan by Nature CEO & President Joni Carswell will headline the program.
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MOTHER'S DAY | A Mother’s Tips to Teach Healthy Gender Norms
Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Director of the Women’s Initiative at the Bush Institute, shares tips on how parents can avoid unintentionally teaching gender stereotypes to their children. She spoke with Good Day on FOX 4 ahead of Mother’s Day on how becoming a mother made her feel responsible for creating a home environment for her son that equally values all individuals.
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