Cummins, along with seven other U.S. Attorneys, have been recently replaced in what has evolved into a national debate about the role of the Attorney General, the Justice Department, the White House and what constitutes executive privilege.
Read MoreC-Span at the Clinton School (and two other upcoming announcements)
If you are a C-Span junkie like I am, then don’t miss Steve Scully’s appearance at the Clinton School Monday evening. Steve is C-Span’s political editor and also coordinates the network’s educational distance-learning program in cooperation with the University of Denver.
Read MoreThe Great Charter School Debate
Charter schools are not a panacea. By freeing local communities and entrepreneurs from regulations, however, charter schools have invigorated communities, pioneered innovative curriculum and instruction, and helped needy students to learn. Of course, some charter schools have failed in their missions.
Read MoreIs the Public Ready for Karl Rove?
Before Karl Rove gave his speech this morning at the Statehouse Convention Center, a group of four including myself, sat backstage listening to Rove talk candidly about life and politics for about an hour. At one point, he even poked fun of his own mythical status as the genius behind all that is good and bad in the world of politics.
Read More12-Year-Old Presidential Hopeful to Speak at Clinton School
To even things out, the Clinton School will host 12-year-old Noah McCullough later this spring. If you’ve watched David Letterman, Jay Leno or Oprah recently, you’ve seen the precocious McCullough speak about his nomination for U.S. President in the year 2032.
Read MoreWelcoming Karl Rove
When we opened the Clinton Center on a rainy day in November 2004, President George W. Bush joined former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton at that event. On that day, I told President George W. Bush that we would provide the same library/school planning cooperation that we had been given by former President Bush and his staff. I had a similar visit with Karl Rove, who had accompanied President Bush to the event. It was my first time to meet Karl.
Read MoreA Student Perspective on No Child Left Behind
While public debate has begun to swirl around whether to strengthen, maintain or weaken the provisions of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the most consequential aspect of this re-authorization process will not be what is debated but what is not debated.
Read MoreClinton School Update
We have two excellent public programs at the Clinton School this week. Dan Glickman of Washington D.C, the CEO of the Motion Picture Association, will speak Tuesday February 27 at 6 p.m. His appearance couldn’t be more timely given the Academy Awards only two days before.
Read MoreClinton School Hosts Arkansas Teacher of the Year
This week the Clinton School hosted Justin Minkel, Arkansas’ Teacher of the Year. Minkel represents the best of his generation and is a model servant leader. Of course, he is an excellent teacher, but what makes him a real standout and a finalist for National Teacher of the Year is his commitment to all kids, not just the ones in his second grade class.
Read MorePracticing Public Service
Today, Rina, her family and those in her neighborhood are helping support 16 orphaned boys, ages 11 to 18, who lost everyone and everything. These boys are living on the second floor of the same mosque where Rina and her family escaped. Rina keeps us updated about how they are doing. The neighborhood, though devastated, has rallied for them.Â
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