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Read the article Transformative change in education requires leadership at every level of government.

Mar 27, 2025

Transformative change in education requires leadership at every level of government

Across the country, states and local school districts make most of the decisions about what is taught and who is teaching in local public schools. Many of the real challenges facing our education system sit with these localities, which often lack access to best practices, innovative new ideas, and promising research.
Read the article How Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni are making an impact for Medal of Honor Recipients.

Mar 25, 2025

How Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni are making an impact for Medal of Honor Recipients

Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni Dave Lee and Elizabeth Pletcher discuss their respective roles at CVS Health and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to contribute to a unique and collaborative effort called HonorCare. This program -- of which CVS Health has signed on to be the founding sponsor -- will serve as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s internal program that will provide high-quality support to Medal of Honor Recipients and their families.
Read the article Broadcasting the hope of freedom from America to the world.

Mar 21, 2025

Broadcasting the hope of freedom from America to the world

Bush Institute staff members recall how Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty broadcasts impacted their lives and those of people close to them.
Read the article Ukraine’s conundrum: Some lessons from history.

Mar 21, 2025

Ukraine’s conundrum: Some lessons from history
Read the article 2025 Policy Recommendations.

2025 Policy Recommendations

A path forward on domestic and foreign policy challenges

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Read the article Global health update: March 27, 2025.

Mar 27, 2025

Global health update: March 27, 2025

By: Hannah Johnson

Insights from Bush Institute global health expert Hannah Johnson

Read the article Bush Institute submits statement on Africa to House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee.

Mar 26, 2025

Bush Institute submits statement on Africa to House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee

The George W. Bush Institute submitted a statement to the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa before a hearing on how the Chinese Communist Party is fueling regional conflict and exploiting metals, minerals, and mining. The statement included key recommendations on reprioritizing U.S. engagement in Africa, such as strengthening security and counterterrorism efforts, countering malign information from adversaries like China and Russia, and improving African communities’ well-being and economic growth opportunities through U.S. government initiatives including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Read the article PEPFAR’s data-driven programming offers a roadmap for foreign investments.