Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to kick off our morning session. President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York Vartan Gregorian and First Lady Laura Bush are also expected to speak. Senior Political Analyst for CNN David Gergen is scheduled to speak at our lunch program.
Read MoreMcCain and Obama Speak on Service
Senator Obama agreed with McCain on that issue, and both candidates also criticized President Bush for not taking advantage of America’s sense of unity after 9/11. However, one main issue they did disagree on was the role of government in service initiatives, McCain saying the “government can’t do it all” and Obama saying “the government has to have a role. FEMA needs to work.”
Read MoreCycle for Schools
Cook-Deegan created Cycle for Schools in the summer of 2006 with the goal of bicycling the length of Laos (about 900 miles). By the end of that summer, the total distance he traveled tripled and he added two countries to his journey, raising more than $22,500, enough money for a school in Laos and two K-12 scholarships for girls in Cambodia.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller spoke yesterday morning at the Clinton School about the need for affordable housing for struggling Americans. Fuller discussed the origins of his organization and its roots as a Christian nonprofit.
Read MoreMaking it Big and Giving Back
James is also working hard to give back to his hometown of Forrest City, Ark., where he is organizing a four-day workshop to teach African American and Hispanic high school students the importance of “Taking the Next Step,” to seek a higher education.
Read MorePresidential Forum
I received notice from ServiceNation officials, that due to “Secret Service limitations, we have a lower seating capacity” for tonight’s presidential forum than previously planned.
Read MoreClinton School in New York City
ServiceNation begins today in New York City as the two presidential candidates put their campaigns aside to discuss how their possible administrations will view the role of citizenship and service in a post-9/11 America.
Read MoreNewport Coverage
KAIT Channel 8 out of Jonesboro, Ark., was on hand to cover the Clinton School students’ visit to Newport we reported on yesterday. CLICK HERE for the video.
Read MoreServiceNation
Clinton School staff member Eric Wilson is attending the launch of the ServiceNation campaign in New York City tomorrow and Friday. With a forum featuring presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama discussing their ideas for national service
Read MoreHistoric Preservation and Sustainable Development
Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, spoke yesterday at the Clinton School about the role of historic preservation in sustainable development. As seen in the photo below, Moe took time to visit with Clinton School students beforehand.
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