In the news
Coverage, op-eds and interviews published elsewhere.
Op-ed · Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 23, 2020
America's politics ripe for our global enemies
Op-ed · The Hill · Oct 23, 2020
Actions speak louder than appearance for first ladies
Interview · Voices of America - Korean Peninsula · Oct 17, 2020
High achievements in the US North Korean Human Rights Act… a human rights special envoy should be appointed
In the news · Voices of America - Korean Peninsula · Oct 9, 2020
North Korean defectors “The next US government should pay more attention to human rights in North Korea”
In the news · Voices of America - Korean Peninsula · Oct 9, 2020
North Korean defector rescue organization 'Link' won the US Bush Center commendation
Op-ed · The Hill · Oct 6, 2020
America must take action to back democracy in the Burma election
Op-ed · Dallas Morning News · Oct 5, 2020
Becoming allies for women makes men better Americans
Op-ed · San Antonio Express-News · Oct 4, 2020
Commentary: Overhaul immigration system, top to bottom
Op-ed · South Florida Sun Sentinel · Oct 1, 2020
On foreign policy, November’s winner will have his hands full | Opinion
Interview · CBS Dallas · Oct 1, 2020
Three Questions Texas Parents Should Ask Their Children’s Teachers
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 29, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: How a STAAR Is Born — In Texas, Those Closest to Daily Instruction Play a Major Role in Developing the State Exam
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 29, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Back-to-School 2020 Should Start With Assessments to Determine How COVID-19 Shutdown Impacted Student Achievement, Says Former Massachusetts Ed Leader
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 29, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: ‘Kids in a Class That Is Tested Are Going to Learn a Lot More Than One That’s Not,’ Says Leading Texas Teacher
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 29, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Ed Tech CEO Larry Berger on Why the Pandemic Is No Excuse to Abscond Accountability and ‘Disruptions Are Great Opportunities to Try Something New’
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 29, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Former Dallas Superintendent Mike Miles on Why Testing Is Essential to Know Where Students Are At — and Is a Key Tool in Preparing Them for the 2030 Workforce
In the news · Catholic Standard · Sep 28, 2020
In the 2020 presidential election, immigration is about two Americas
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 22, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: National Parents Union Chief on What Tests Reveal About the Quality of an Education — and Why Student Advocates Must Take More Than a Book Report to a Knife Fight Over Higher Standards
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 22, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Two Parent Leaders on How to Make State Tests and Results Understandable for Parents
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 22, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Special Education Expert Sheryl Lazarus on How Fair, High-Quality Tests Have Led to Improved Instruction for Students With Disabilities and English Learners
Interview · National Review · Sep 21, 2020
'Walking Forward with Brightness'
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 21, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Former Louisiana Supt. John White — The Next Monumental Task in Education Is to Create Tests That Build Knowledge
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 21, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: A Primer on Testing — Researcher Mark Dynarski Translates Assessment Jargon for the Rest of Us
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Inside Our New Series on Why We Test Students, How Testing Can Lead to More Equitable Schools Amid the Pandemic & the Push to Build Better Assessments
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Center for Assessment Director Scott Marion on How Large-Scale Testing in the Fall Could Set Up ‘Remediation Mindset’
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: College Board’s Chakravarty Says the Pandemic’s Big ‘Aha’ Moment on Assessments Was Less About Tech, More About the Challenges of Equitably Testing at Home
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Harvard Expert Andrew Ho on the 3 Ws of Testing and How to Figure Out What Students Have Lost Academically to COVID-19
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: Brightbeam CEO Chris Stewart on How the Pandemic Will Widen Achievement Gaps — and How a ‘Data Vacation’ Could Leave Us Clueless About the Crisis
Op-ed · The 74 · Sep 15, 2020
Beyond the Scantron: 6 Ways Educators and Policymakers Can Ensure Equity in Testing and Across Schools Through the Pandemic
Interview · ABC - Good Morning America · Sep 15, 2020
The effect of distance learning on children
Op-ed · San Antonio Express-News · Sep 13, 2020
Commentary: America needs a new trade policy
Op-ed · Stars & Stripes · Sep 10, 2020
Planning For A Career In STEM
Op-ed · The Hill · Sep 9, 2020
Veteran suicide prevention must not become partisan issue for Congress
Op-ed · San Antonio Express-News · Aug 28, 2020
Commentary: Many ways to support democracy this election
Op-ed · The San Diego Union-Tribune · Aug 26, 2020
Commentary: 100 years after the 19th Amendment, women in politics still face abuse, attacks
Op-ed · The Hill · Aug 21, 2020
A Century After Women's Suffrage, There's Still More Work To Do
Op-ed · The Dallas Morning News · Aug 17, 2020
Want more global freedom and prosperity? Include more women in leadership
Op-ed · The Dallas Morning News · Aug 16, 2020
Why North Korea matters
Op-ed · San Antonio Express-News · Aug 15, 2020
Commentary: Mental health essential to COVID recovery package
In the news · KERA · Aug 9, 2020
George W. Bush Paints A Statement About The Power Of Immigrants In His Next Art Book
Interview · Fox 4 News · Aug 7, 2020
President Bush's latest book acknowledges the contributions of immigrants
Interview · WUCF PBS · Aug 7, 2020
Global Perspectives: Laura Collins
In the news · AP · Aug 6, 2020
Former President Bush pays tribute to immigrants in new book
In the news · Eduwonk · Aug 6, 2020
First Look: Chesterfield County Educators Talk With Bush Center Team On School Reopening
Op-ed · Waco Tribune-Herald · Jul 25, 2020
Don't Sell Baby Boomers Short in Accomplishment
In the news · The Today Show · Jul 23, 2020
Laura Bush released her summer book list — and it's perfect for young readers
In the news · Southern Living · Jul 23, 2020
Laura Bush Shares Her 2020 Summer Reading List for Kids
In the news · Fox 4 News · Jul 22, 2020
Laura Bush releases 2020 summer reading list
In the news · People · Jul 22, 2020
Laura Bush Shares Her 2020 Summer Reading List for Kids (and Yes, Her Daughters' Book Is on It!)
Op-ed · Dallas Morning News · Jul 19, 2020
America, don’t ditch global trade
Op-ed · Qatar Tribune · Jul 17, 2020
Myanmar Must End Its Internet Shutdown