This is the first in a series of posts highlighting the most influential reads from 2012 for our experts across different issue areas. New entires can be found on this blog or here.
Dec 17 2012
By Tameka Henry, Acelero Learning
The following blog is excerpted and condensed from remarks given by Tameka Henry, a parent of children enrolled in Acelero Learning, at the 2012 Aspen ThinkXChange in Aspen, Colorado. Tameka was nominated to speak at the Aspen ThinkXChange by Ascend Fellow
Dec 14 2012
By Dr. Robb Rehberg
As the season for youth and high school football draws to a close, one could argue that it’s been one of the most memorable in history. But not for the reasons one might suspect such as spectacular displays of athleticism, broken records, classic rivalries, or nail-biting finishes. No, this season was memorable for the increased focus on player safety, especially regarding concussion.
Dec 13 2012
By Matthew, director, Detroit Creative Corridor Center
In November of 2012, the Aspen Institute and the PNB-NAPEO Algeria Local Chapter invited the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3) to take its business acceleration program on the road for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012.
Dec 13 2012
Today, the Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program and Booz Allen Hamilton will discuss Strategies for Border Management in a Globalized, Networked Environment.
Dec 12 2012
By Dan Glickman
According to new data released by the US Department of Agriculture, participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is at an all-time high.
Dec 10 2012
In the 2003 Supreme Court decision in Grutter v.
Dec 07 2012
This week at the Aspen Institute, we hosted Carnegie Corporation of New York President Vartan Gregorian for a roundtable discussion of philanthropy. And we kicked off the Aspen Around Town series at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, where four experts discussed the Civil War and American Art.
Dec 06 2012
By Alliance for Artisan Enterprise
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