As families gear up for the new school year, there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation. However, with test scores at their lowest in decades, the need for greater community and parental involvement in education is more critical than ever. The Policy...
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions were held in July and August. Read below for a recap on this step in the path to the presidency. In July, the Republicans held the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where delegates confirmed the...
By Kim Borchers, Associate Director of Civic Leadership at the Policy Circle We are all familiar with the John F. Kennedy quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what can you do for your country?” Sounds great coming from a politician or on FB...
I am currently sitting in front of a fire in the mountains during the twilight zone between Christmas and New Year’s. I will admit that I have worn the same athleisure wear for two days and done more cooking this week than I did all year. Outside the windows of...
How do you translate passion into action and legislative change? This week, The Policy Circle’s Full Circle Leadership Series tackled the realities of how to do just that with Elizabeth Carlock Phillips and Nicole Nosek. Through the importance of compelling...
Last week, The Policy Circle hosted our latest virtual event, “Nowhere To Go But Up: The Future Of Education In America.” The conversation with Mike McShane from EdChoice and Lori Armistead from the Walton Family Foundation centered around the shortcomings of...
