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Happy Birthday, Mrs. Bush!

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Today we are celebrating Mrs. Laura Bush’s birthday! We’re inspired by Mrs. Bush’s continuous efforts in ensuring young Americans have access to learning and the magic of reading, her deep love for nature and conserving our planet, and her bold commitment to advocating for women all around the world.

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Quarter Three 2022

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

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“Since becoming Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute a few weeks ago, I’ve been lucky to have a front row seat to the servant leadership, important collaborations, passionate voices, and inspiring ideas that contribute to our action-oriented work. It’s a true honor and privilege to serve in a leadership role at this organization so important to President and Mrs. Bush, as I have for the 10 months since I joined as the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy. I’m fortunate to work alongside my colleagues every day as we carry out the values-based priorities of the Bush Institute, stressing freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. ”
– David J. Kramer, Executive Director of the Bush Institute

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Policy In focus

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School accountability ratings and college debt forgiveness <[link removed]>
Anne Wicks, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity at the Bush Institute, wrote a piece discussing <[link removed]> the harm caused by the pandemic’s disruption of schooling based on the Nation's Report Card data.
In case you missed it, a special After-Hours on The Strategerist podcast <[link removed]> went behind-the-scenes as four Bush Institute experts tackled issues related to college affordability, public policy, and college debt forgiveness.

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Dedication to health around the world
Two Bush Institute papers <[link removed]>, released in September and written by Senior Fellow Dr. Deborah L. Birx and Global Health Consultant William Steiger, discuss how the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief's (PEPFAR) commitment to data, accountability, and global collaboration have played a role in its remarkable success and offer recommendations for PEPFAR’s future and continued U.S. global engagement.

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The Struggle for Freedom Conference <[link removed]>
On Nov. 16, the Bush Institute will host The Struggle for Freedom conference, in partnership with Freedom House and the National Endowment for Democracy. This will be an opportunity to hear from activists, experts, and leaders who will analyze the threats to freedom and offer recommendations on ways to advance the cause of liberty.



Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program updates
The Bush Institute’s 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program concluded earlier this fall <[link removed]>. The 50 Scholars presented their personal leadership projects – which allow them to implement what they learned in the program on how to support better outcomes for veterans and their families.
Applications for the fifth cohort <[link removed]> of Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholars opened Nov. 2 and will remain open through Jan. 18.

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