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Read the article George W. Bush Institute experts comment on the implementation of the new federal tax credit for individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
Jan 13, 2026

George W. Bush Institute experts comment on the implementation of the new federal tax credit for individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

By: Robin Berkley, Nina Rees
Bush Institute experts Robin Berkley, The Ann Kimball Johnson director of education, and Nina Rees, senior fellow, wrote a letter to the United State Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service to comment on the tax credit for individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
Read the article A Republic of Readers.
Dec 18, 2025

A Republic of Readers

By: Robin Berkley
Rooted in a belief that reading opens every door, this book charts a path toward stronger literacy outcomes nationwide. Inside, you’ll find the insights, partnerships, and strategies guiding the Governors Forum on Reading and the movement it represents.
Read the article Transformative change in education requires leadership at every level of government.
Mar 27, 2025

Transformative change in education requires leadership at every level of government

By: Nina Rees
Across the country, states and local school districts make most of the decisions about what is taught and who is teaching in local public schools. Many of the real challenges facing our education system sit with these localities, which often lack access to best practices, innovative new ideas, and promising research.
Read the article Two Minute Take: Department or not – the federal role in education.
Mar 11, 2025

Two Minute Take: Department or not – the federal role in education

Featuring: Anne Wicks
The conversation around the future of the U.S. Department of Education has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Anne Wicks, the George W. Bush Institute's Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy explains what role the federal government has and should continue to have in education.

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