Alexandra O. Hudson
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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ALEXANDRA O. HUDSON is a writer, popular speaker, and the founder of Civic Renaissance, a…
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Thank you, Gregory Collins, for this eminently thoughtful review of my book! "The Soul of Civility is the best recent synopsis of the…
Thank you, Gregory Collins, for this eminently thoughtful review of my book! "The Soul of Civility is the best recent synopsis of the…
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In this issue of Civic Renaissance, we explore: - Civic Renaissance Retreat: Would You Join Us? - Why we shouldn't be quick to criticize others - The…
In this issue of Civic Renaissance, we explore: - Civic Renaissance Retreat: Would You Join Us? - Why we shouldn't be quick to criticize others - The…
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In this issue of Civic Renaissance, we’ll explore: - Insights from St. Augustine on the hidden secrets of a life well lived: friendship and leisure -…
In this issue of Civic Renaissance, we’ll explore: - Insights from St. Augustine on the hidden secrets of a life well lived: friendship and leisure -…
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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Through multi-disciplinary and cross-national comparative study, this program gives students an opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in the comparative analysis of the institutional arrangements of European and other welfare states, as well as examining specific social problems shared by individual countries and the issues involved in further integration. Welfare state models outside the EU and the growing pressures of globalisation are also studied in order to widen understanding of social…
Through multi-disciplinary and cross-national comparative study, this program gives students an opportunity to gain a thorough grounding in the comparative analysis of the institutional arrangements of European and other welfare states, as well as examining specific social problems shared by individual countries and the issues involved in further integration. Welfare state models outside the EU and the growing pressures of globalisation are also studied in order to widen understanding of social policy options available.
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Activities and Societies: History Department Teacher's Assistant
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No Country for Old Pretentious Titles
The Wall Street Journal
See publicationIn America, the premise that each person is equal generally outweighs the desire to pull rank.
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Trump's Administration Can Dramatically Improve American Education
The Weekly Standard
See publicationMy piece The Weekly Standard looks at how Trump's administration can improve education in America
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Why Good Manners Matter: The Case for Modern Finishing School
National Review
See publicationHow teaching social skills can contribute to upward social mobility
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School Choice Across the Globe: Do Other Countries Have More Robust Voucher Programs than Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Despite the heated rhetoric, critics of school choice may be surprised to learn that voucher programs are quite common in the economically developed world. Twenty five of the richest countries in the world have vouchers or tuition tax credits for students to attend private schools of their choosing. Most significantly, many of these counties have more robust school choice programs than Wisconsin.
This policy brief explores the school choice programs in the Netherlands, Sweden, and…Despite the heated rhetoric, critics of school choice may be surprised to learn that voucher programs are quite common in the economically developed world. Twenty five of the richest countries in the world have vouchers or tuition tax credits for students to attend private schools of their choosing. Most significantly, many of these counties have more robust school choice programs than Wisconsin.
This policy brief explores the school choice programs in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Chile. Our survey shows that free market concepts, such as universal voucher eligibility regardless of income and equal funding for all schools, do actually exist in the world. What appears politically impossible in the Badger State has been longstanding public policy elsewhere.
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English
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French
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Rotary International
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In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - 362nd Anniversary of Pascal’s Death - The Human Condition: Distraction, Diversion, Despair - Pascal vs. the…
In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - 362nd Anniversary of Pascal’s Death - The Human Condition: Distraction, Diversion, Despair - Pascal vs. the…
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Thank you, Alexandra O. Hudson, for the reminder that the sublime can be found in everyday life!
Thank you, Alexandra O. Hudson, for the reminder that the sublime can be found in everyday life!
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In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - Fénelon’s Fall for “Unbundling” People - Some Lovely Fénelon Quotes to Encourage You This…
In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - Fénelon’s Fall for “Unbundling” People - Some Lovely Fénelon Quotes to Encourage You This…
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In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - The Importance of Encountering the Sublime - An Ennobling Family Visit to a Nature-Immersive Farm Stay by the…
In this issue of Civic Renaissance: - The Importance of Encountering the Sublime - An Ennobling Family Visit to a Nature-Immersive Farm Stay by the…
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Isn’t it all about those special little moments? When life stops for just a second and you feel so grateful that you are sharing time with folks who…
Isn’t it all about those special little moments? When life stops for just a second and you feel so grateful that you are sharing time with folks who…
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Thank you TIME Magazine for inviting me to share what the timeless principles of civility—from Daniel of Beccles, the “Emily Post of the Middle…
Thank you TIME Magazine for inviting me to share what the timeless principles of civility—from Daniel of Beccles, the “Emily Post of the Middle…
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Thank you for reading and sharing, John!
Thank you for reading and sharing, John!
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Thanks so much to @ABC channel 6 WRTV for the conversation about how civility and basic respect for personhood is the antidote to our crisis of…
Thanks so much to @ABC channel 6 WRTV for the conversation about how civility and basic respect for personhood is the antidote to our crisis of…
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In today's climate of political violence, history offers caution & comfort. The latest Civic Renaissance issue examines the murder of Congressman…
In today's climate of political violence, history offers caution & comfort. The latest Civic Renaissance issue examines the murder of Congressman…
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