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What We're Learning

We are a learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Here we share the lessons we learn through our efforts, as well as the insights of our grantees and Fellows.

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Papers & Reports

Native Education Advisory Group Report (PDF)

A collective vision for how to increase opportunities for Native student success.

Community Innovation
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Characteristics of Community Innovation (PDF)

Our hope is that by providing examples and analyzing themes within this review of how the 18 Bush Prize winners from 2013 and 2014 achieved their innovations and foster a culture of innovation, readers will have a greater understanding of the factors and approaches that are common among organizations that have demonstrated a pattern of community innovation. 

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Southern Prairie Community Care Process Evaluation (PDF)

This report documents the plans, processes and perceptions surrounding development and launch of a redesign project.

23 Nations by Wade Patton
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Native Nations Investment Reports

How we invest in the Native nations and people in our region.

Bush Fellows
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Lessons Learned from 2014 Bush Fellowship Selection Process

In 2014, the Bush Foundation made a number of changes to enhance the Bush Fellowship program’s flexibility, selectivity and visibility. 

Map showing the 14 NExT Institutions
Papers & Reports

Using Data to Improve Teacher Preparation

In 2009, the Bush Foundation launched its ten-year Teacher Effectiveness Initiative. It was based on the theory that better teacher preparation programs would lead to more effective teachers and, in turn, improved student outcomes.

Reflections from Bush Fellows and Grantees

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Bush Fellows
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Community Innovation process
Community Innovation
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