Since that time, he’s worked for several candidates including John Kerry, Mike Beebe and now Senator Clinton. He was one of many people whose campaign work at a young age helped him develop significant professional expertise. Look for Greg to play a major role in the Clinton 2008 presidential campaign and expect him to recruit a cadre of Arkansas talent to join him.
Read MoreInternational Public Service Projects
Clinton School students will be performing international public service projects this summer. This international work provides extraordinary global leadership experience. Here are their current 2007 project locations:
Read MoreKarl Rove to Speak on March 8
Karl Rove is confirmed to speak as part of the Clinton School Distinguished Lecture Series on March 8 at 11:00 a.m. Because a large crowd is anticipated, the lecture will be held in Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock.
Read MoreThe State of Children’s Health
According to the study, “Children’s health must take into account traditional health information, social factors such as economics and education as well as psychosocial and behavior factors.”
The results were both startling and disturbing, but hopefully they will lead to statewide policy changes and initiatives in the future.
Read MoreAcademics for the Real World
In response to a question by a Clinton School student, Smith said “one of the amazing things about this school (Clinton School) is that it teaches academics for the real world.” Externally, the community observes the various public service projects by Clinton School students; a by-product of the “practical emphasis” of the UACS curriculum. Internally, there is constant debate as how to merge theory with practice.
Read MoreNetworking
In today’s world networking is an absolutely critical component for finding a job. In fact most openings are not advertised but are by- products of effective networking. The Clinton School offers students a big advantage in this area. Because of the name, because of the contacts, and because of the outstanding speaker series and public programs, our students can take advantage of incredible opportunities.
Read MorePublic Programs Philosophy
Over the last several months there have been numerous questions about the scope, purpose and methodology of the Clinton School’s public program series. In particular, there are two questions that are repeatedly asked: Why so many? & Why the diversity?
Read MoreNaomi Tutu for President of South Africa
Naomi Tutu spoke today at the Clinton School as part of the school’s distinguished lecture series. Tutu was one of, if not the most powerful and well-polished speakers since the school’s inception in 2005 that I’ve heard.
Read MoreElementary Education Needs “A Summer Plan”
We certainly need more and accessible preschool programs, but elementary education (kindergarten through grade five) also needs a “summer plan.”
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