Clinton School student James Mitchell recently emailed us about his time in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he is working with USAID to implement a program to bring education instructional support to rural communities there.
Read MoreStudents Author Report on After School Programs in Ark
A report on the demand for after school programs in Arkansas authored by three Clinton School students is making news today. Students Jose Guzzardi, Marquita Little and James Mitchell found that more than half of middle and high school students in Arkansas are unsupervised after school on a daily basis.
Read MoreBeatrice and Her Goat
This fall we will welcome a truly remarkable woman to the Clinton School. Beatrice Biira, whose rise from poverty and illiteracy in Uganda inspired the bestselling children’s book “Beatrice’s Goat,” will be one of 30 new students starting the Master of Public Service Degree program this fall.
Read MoreArkansas Puzzle Day Results
After two hours of grueling competition, Arkansas’s crossword and sudoku champions have been crowned. Wes Lacewell, after finishing second last year, won the crossword tournament while Beth Levi successfully defended her title as sudoku master.
Read MoreCareers in Public Service
Clinton School alumnus Dr. Gary Wheeler has joined the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Board of Directors and we had the opportunity to visit after this morning’s meeting. In addition to his role as a practicing physician, Gary is also very involved in major health policy issues. For the children of Arkansas and America, both are good things because Gary is a real pro.
Read MoreStudents Greet Princess of Jordan
Clinton School students Lukman Arsalan, Russ Swearingen and Penelope Sur joined her Her Royal Highness Princess Wiljdan Al Hasehmi, Ph.D. of Jordan at the opening reception of “Breaking the Veils: Women Artists from the Islamac World,” an exhibit currently on display at the Clinton Presidential Library.
Read MoreAchieving the Balance in the New Global Economy
As part of my International Public Service Project in Shanghai, China, I recently had the opportunity to attend the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Being Globally Responsible Conference 2008.
Read MoreFlat Stanley Makes Friends in Prague
Today, I had the excellent opportunity of sharing Flat Stanley and his amazing adventures with the children of Prague. My host, Iva, is a well-known and influential painter, and she works with children on various projects ranging from sculpture to portraiture.
Read MoreSanford Johnson: Lesson 1-6
The following is post from Clinton School student Sanford Johnson’s personal blog. He is working in Cape Town, South Africa this summer with the South African Education and Environmental Project. Here he shares a few stories about his travel from Arkansas to South Africa.
Read MoreStudents Witness History in Nepal
Three Clinton School students — Julie West, Carly Benkov and Molly Brunkow — are completing their International Public Service Projects in Nepal where the country’s Constituent Assembly voted yesterday to abolish the monarchy and declared Nepal a federal republic.
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