George W. Bush Presidential Center
Five for Friday
A Weekly Digest from the George W. Bush Presidential Center
March 24, 2023
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The State of Readiness

According to a report by the Bush Institute and Texas 2036, by the time of the state's bicentennial in 13 years, over 70% of the jobs in Texas will require a postsecondary credential. But far too few Texas students will possess them. Too many Texas students don’t have the knowledge and skills to succeed in their next grade, much less in the workforce.
Read how state and local leaders can help students
‘We all have a responsibility to our own democracy to make it better ’
Carlyle Group Co-Founder and Co-Chairman David Rubenstein and “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon joined Ken Hersh, Bush Center President and CEO, to discuss the importance of literacy, great teachers, and democracy
Two-Minute Take: Xi Jinping travels to Moscow
Igor Khrestin, the Bradford M. Freeman Managing Director of Global Policy at the Bush Institute, provides insight on the Chinese leader’s recent three-day trip to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin
Presidential Leadership Scholar leads first known all-women heart transplant team
Q&A with Dr. Amy Fiedler, 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar
Enjoy spring with tours of Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Learn more about Texas environments like Blackland Prarie and Cross Timbers Forest with free guided tours, available at 10 a.m. on Saturdays starting April 1
In Case You Missed It
Further News, Analysis, and more from the Bush Center
Five must-see items in the Freedom Matters exhibit at the Bush Center
The exhibit highlights the importance of freedom and democracy through rare artifacts, historical documents, and interactive activities
Shop the Freedom Matters  collection at the Bush Center Store
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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

 

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205

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