In July 2008, the Bush Foundation introduced three ambitious goals that we intend to pursue for at least the next decade. Below are articles on our website that share more information about each of these goals. Look for more information to be added regularly.
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Develop Leaders and Engage Entire Communities in Solving Problems
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The Importance of Courageous Leaders and Community Engagement in Solving Problems
This article provides information on why developing leaders and helping communities help themselves are key to addressing the complex problems facing communities. |
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Creating Broader Impact: The Role Individual Leaders Play
The results of this 2007 study reveal how Bush Fellows as individuals contribute to the strength of communities, institutions and fields. The results affirm that investing in individuals produces a huge return for the broader community.
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How Bush Fellows Are Making a Difference
Since 1965, the Bush Foundation has been offering people with promise the opportunity to better themselves—to get more training, to reflect and learn—and then to return the benefits to their communities. So far more than 2,100 artists, doctors and leaders have taken up that challenge. This article includes three stories that exemplify how Bush fellows are challenging the status quo and making a difference in their communities.
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Support the Self Determination of Native Nations |
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Learn More About Native Nations in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Twenty-three federally recognized sovereign Native nations exist in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This page includes a list of the Native nations along with interactive maps that will show you where these Native nations are and allow you to navigate to websites to learn more about them.
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Increase Educational Achievement |
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Teachers Matter
This article includes some of the findings that shaped our views on the need to support the recruitment, development and retention of high-quality teachers. |
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