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Quarter One 2022

Bush Institute Briefing

The Bush Institute is focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies.

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“At the Bush Institute, we celebrate the goodness of our Nation and pursue with optimism the values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. Recent tragedies at home, the war in Ukraine, and the dire situation in Afghanistan make it challenging to be positive, but we remain steadfast.”
Read the quarterly briefing from Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director of the Bush Institute <[link removed]>

Policy In focus

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Creating opportunity for kids <[link removed]>
The Bush Institute’s Education and Workforce Pipeline tool examines data from the workforce, higher education,
K-12, and early childhood. The unique resource can help state leaders create policies <[link removed]> that make a difference for their young people. An accompanying Bright Spots <[link removed]> page highlights states showing impressive improvements and states with opportunities to accelerate outcomes for young people.

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Response to the war in Ukraine <[link removed]>
David J. Kramer <[link removed]>, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, has provided commentary and expertise on how the U.S. and international community should respond to Russia. President Bush released a statement which you may have seen in the Wall Street Journal <[link removed]> and CBS News Online <[link removed]>.

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Check-In <[link removed]>
A resource designed to connect veterans with high-quality, compassionate care for mental and brain health, Check-In became available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. To date, over 700 people have been connected to Check-In.



Leadership programs updates
The 2022 Presidential Leadership Scholars <[link removed]> recently completed their final program module in Philadelphia. Additionally, the Bush Institute welcomed the Class of 2022 into the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program <[link removed]> in early June after a rigorous selection process. Below are some scholar highlights:
* Sarah Jackson (PLS, 2016) was named Texas Lyceum President <[link removed]> for 2022, making her the first Black female to serve in this role.

* Sarah Jackson (PLS, 2016) was named Texas Lyceum President <[link removed]> for 2022, making her the first Black female to serve in this role. * Richard Casper (VLP, 2018) and his organization, CreatiVets, were featured in a PEOPLE magazine exclusive story <[link removed]>.

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