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2020 Reading Discovery Distance Learning Program & Video Conference
PRESS RELEASE 2020 Reading Discovery Distance Learning Program & Video ConferenceDistance Learning Program Reflects on President Bushs Role as a UN AmbassadorCOLLEGE STATION, Jan. 23, 2020 -- The Education Department of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations by reflecting on President George H.W. Bushs role as a United Nations Ambassador. This program focuses on the importance of diplomacy and the value of travel missions. Ambassador Sichan Siv, former Deputy Assistant to President Bush in the 41st Administration, will share contributions he made on behalf of the President and lessons he learned. Later as a U.N. Ambassador himself, he has stories of organizing travel missions for the USA.The Honorable Dr. Teta V. Banks, National Chair, United Nations Association of the USA, will focus on the Model UN experience. She will share videos of United Nations Youth Ambassadors from India and of the Model United Nations experience that takes place at the U.N. Headquarters, New York City.Joining the distance learning program during the Q&A session with questions are Canadian Youth Ambassador students in Ottawa, Canada; students from Hewlett-Woodmere, New York; and, from Zanesville, Ohio.In the local auditorium, participating schools include Mumford ISD, Jane Long Intermediate School of Bryan ISD, and the International Leadership of Texas, College Station.The 2020 free interactive game app is "Presidential Travel Mission: India." In it, you will play a State Department Deputy Director planning missions for future Presidential trips to India. These will further international relations and focus on U.S. -- India friendship building. This new game is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store now.For connections to the free distance learning program, please sign-up at: www.connect2texas.net (Provider: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library) If you would like to attend the program, there is limited availability. Please call (979) 691-4006 to make a free reservation.About the George Bush Presidential Library and MuseumThe mission of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is to preserve and make available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism. For more information visit Bush41.org.####Media contact: David Anaya, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, at (979) 691-4069 or david.anaya@nara.gov
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Who Done It? Presidential Investigation – Professional Development
Jennifer Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, presents for educators the ins and outs of the "Who Done It?" Premier Program for elementary and secondary students. Who Done It? challenges students to analyze, according to their grade level, primary source quotes, images and speeches of war-time presidents.Click here to download the resource guide.
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Presidential Trains from 1833 to 2018, Andrew Jackson to George H.W. Bush
Join Author Bob Withers and Dr. Robert Holzweiss as they take us back in time to explore the unique train stories of Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Lady Bird Johnson, Dwight Eisenhower, and George H.W. Bush.
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2021 Online Art and Essay Contest for Texas, Region 6 Students
The Education Department is currently accepting entries for the 2021 Art and Essay Contest! Students in grades K-12 in Texas' Region 6 schools and home schools are encouraged to participate. All entries must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2021. For more information about how your students can participate, download the contest fliers using by clicking on the buttons below.Art Contest: Environmental Art | Call for traditional original art depicting or using materials representing environmental art. Use your imagination and your understanding of environmental issues found via land, sea, or space to express yourself. Consider artistic use of materials related to this topic, i.e. recycled. Use of natural and nontoxic environmental materials is an option. All art submissions shall be made online only.Essay Contest: Environmental Issues | Call for original literary nonfiction essays researching, analyzing, and using critical thinking processes to create an original essay in a narrative story format with characterizations and personalized. Consider environmental issues and the impact being made in your life or others lives. Based on factual research, use your understanding of environmental issues found via land, water, air or space. What best practices could help to diminish your environmental issue? A bibliography or list of reference sources used is required. All essay submissions shall be made online only.
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Bush News – Professional Development
Jennifer Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, presents for educators the ins and outs of the "Bush News" Premier Program for elementary and secondary students. Bush News challenges students to look deeper into several pieces of major legislation.Bush News is a student-centric 4-12 program. The Elementary version has students explore the Clean Air Act and the American with Disabilities Act. The Secondary version has students explore the Clean Air Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act.Click here to download the resource guide.
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Gifts of State – Professional Development
Jennifer Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, presents for educators the ins and outs of the "Gifts of State" Premier Program for elementary and secondary students. Gifts of State challenges students to look, according to their grade level, at maps and analyze the social, economic, and political implications of state gifts.Gifts of State is a student-centric K-12 program. Students have the chance to analyze gifts that were given to President Bush during his time as President, then they have the chance to design their own gift for another country.Click here to download the resource guide.
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Author Susan Berfield with Dr. H.W. Brands: “The Hour of Fate: Theodore Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan and the Battle to Transform American Capitalism”
Journalist and Author Susan Berfield will share insights about her book The Hour of Fate: Theodore Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan and the Battle to Transform American Capitalism on May 6. Selected by Amazon editors as one of the best of 2020, Berfields book takes us back to when President Theodore Roosevelt and Banker J.P. Morgan battled in the courts to determine the balance of power between government and big business.Susan Berfield is an award-winning feature writer and investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News.Dr. H.W. Brands, History Professor and Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, will act as moderator.To download a program flyer, please click here.
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Virtual Awards Ceremony - 2021 Online Art and Essay Contest, Outstanding Educators, and Spotlight on BVAEA Art Educators
2021 Online Art and Essay Contest, Outstanding Educators, and Spotlight on BVAEA Art Educators Join us in celebrating local student artists and writers, outstanding educators and local art teachers. This years participants created work that reflects on the themes of Environmental Art and Environmental Issues.Outstanding Educators: Donna Bairrington, Marci Kacal, Clinton Rahn, Mike Wright.2021 Online Art and Essay Contest: The theme for the art contest is Environmental Art. The theme for the essay contest is Environmental Issues. This yearly contest is open to students in the Texas ESC Region 6.Spotlight on BVAEA: Brazos Valley Art Educators Association is a community of local art educators. Watch as they dazzle us with their art and speak on their methods and processes in creating it.
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"All the Best" Podcasts
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation is proud to announce "All the Best," a brand new weekly podcast hosted by one of the Bushes grandsons, Sam LeBlond. "All the Best" features interviews with the Bushes family, friends, former colleagues and fellow Points of Light with a special emphasis on service to others.
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Mrs. Bush's Story Time
Weare excited to announce the launch ofMrs. Bush's Story Time, ournew podcast for families featuring original recordings from the radio program of the same name.Mrs. Bushs Story Time, a radio program co-produced with the Philadelphia-based Childrens Literacy Initiative and ABC Radio, originally aired from 1990 to 1994, while Mrs. Bush served as First Lady of the United States. The new podcasthosted by Honorary ChairDoro Bush Kochfeatures archival recordings of Mrs. Bush readingcherished childrens stories aloud with special guests likeWinnie the Pooh,Daffy Duck,Elmo, andGrover, and celebrities includingOprah WinfreyandAlan Arkin.The podcast also includes literacy tips from formerFirst Lady Laura Bushand memories about childhood reading experiences shared by bestselling authorsDelia Owens,Jesse J. Holland,Susan Orlean, andEric Motley.We recently shared more background on the podcast, including an exclusive interview with Mrs. Bush's granddaughter,Jenna Bush Hager, withPeoplemagazine. Click on the Read More link below to see the article.Were thrilled to continue preserving Mrs. Bushs legacy while also sharing her love of reading with a new generation of families. You canvisitwww.barbarabush.org/podcastto listen and subscribe.