Gratitude – that may not be the first word that comes to mind as we reflect on 2020, but it is a common experience for all of us to have a crisis clarify what’s most important in our lives. It is there where gratitude lives. Personally, I am…
The pandemic continues to disrupt our school communities amplifying inequities in our education system – from digital divides, uneven distribution of resources, to the basic health and wellness needs of students, families and educators. Inevitably, this crisis has presented more challenges than answers. Still, the…
“Here we stand at the precipice. All the problems of today are overwhelming, COVID-19, violence towards Black Americans, our profoundly damaged environment, poverty, the list goes on and on. It’s no wonder some feel motivated to fix it – any of it, all of it….
At the tail end of an election season marked by three pandemics – COVID-19, social justice, and political polarization – the outcomes of November 3rd will yield many questions across the aisle about the future of governance, institutions, and what’s next. Join us as our…
The rapidly-approaching election on November 3rd, will be unlike any other this country has witnessed. Some say we are in the middle of three pandemics – COVID-19, social justice and political polarization. This time has reshaped every element of the political cycle, from how campaigning…
We are very pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Austin Essential Class of 2021! This is the 42nd Essential class since the program’s inception in 1979 and we wish to congratulate all 48 individuals selected for their community involvement, service, and commitment to Greater…
While they gather today for the Emerge Opening Retreat, we’re excited to announce the members of the Leadership Austin Emerge Class 14. This is the fourteenth Emerge class since the program’s inception in 2007 and we wish to congratulate the 54 individuals selected this year. –…
Following the death of George Floyd in police custody on May 25th, a strong current of support for the Black Lives Matter movement swept across the nation. Thousands in Greater Austin and the world took to the streets and to social media to challenge white…