Education

Gov. Schwarzenegger Hosts US Navy Vice Admiral William Houston

Governor Schwarzenegger often retells stories of his days as an 18-year-old Austrian tank driver, steering the bruising American-made 1951 M-47 Patton.

California’s Expanded Learning Programs Since Proposition 49 Passed in 2002

"California’s Expanded Learning Programs Since Proposition 49 Passed in 2002: Progress, Evidence, & Future Directions" by Tiffany Berry, PhD, Michelle Sloper, PhD, and Corey Newhouse, MPP.

Military Roundtable with Former CIA Officer Will Hurd

On April 21st, the USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosted its first in-person military round table since the start of the pandemic.

Institute Launches Virtual Speakers’ Bureau for Universities Across the Globe

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute recognizes the need for expertise during our current moment. Professors and students at USC and beyond have quickly transitioned to online instruction.

President Vicente Fox and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Discuss Leadership and Policy at Centro Fox

On November 15th Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger participated in the 6th edition of CITEK, a business summit hosted annually by Centro Fox in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

Schwarzenegger and John Milius Rally Hollywood in Support of the US Marine Corps

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute was proud to continue its collaboration with the armed forces by hosting a round table conversation with senior leaders of the United States Marine Corps.

Schwarzenegger Institute and US Navy’s Film and Television Office Hosts Air War College Fellows

As an actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been known to take on the role of hero. As governor of California, he called the military the true action heroes.

Schwarzenegger Institute Speaks to Government and Politics classes about Environmental Policy

Francisca used AB 32 and the bipartisan effort it took in CA to pass this groundbreaking Global Climate Solutions Act as a case study for explaining the legislative process.

Senator Fran Pavley Keynotes at Los Angeles Clean Incubator’s Strategic Conversation with the Clean

Institute Legislative Outreach Director Fran Pavley was a keynote speaker at a clean vehicle event hosted by MoveLA and Calstart. The event was a strategic conversation with the clean vehicle industry

Expansion of Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook

The Institute started the year with the expansion of the Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook by adding two additional bill files to its comprehensive list of environmental laws.

SI Partners with NCEL to Launch First of Its Kind Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook

The SI in partnership with the NCEL launched the Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook, a first of its kind environmental policy resource, for state legislative leaders.

2017 National Afterschool Summit: Protecting Afterschool Programs for Over 10 Million Students

Prominent leaders from K-12 and higher education, government, media, military, sports, business and innovation gathered at the 2017 National After-School Summit

Institute Continues Support for After-School Programs

To highlight the importance of afterschool education the Institute participated in a documentary that examines the history of after-school programs and their value to kids, families and communities

Institute Collaboration with the University of Miami

Dr. Julio Frenk, the new president of the University of Miami, met with Gov. Schwarzenegger and Institute Director Bonnie Reiss to discuss a multi-year collaboration between U of M and the Institute

Collaboration with Arizona State University on Climate, Energy and Political Reform

SI team visits ASU President Michael Crow to explore collaborations on policy areas of mutual interest, including climate change, energy, political reform and on-line education.

Focusing on Education and Public Schools

Institute in Action: Supporting high performance charter schools, the Chime Institute’s Schwarzenegger Community School and Vergara case update

Schwarzenegger and National Leaders Urge Congress to Keep After-School Funding

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger led a National After-School Summit to call for a unified voice telling Congress not to terminate federal funding for after-school programs.

Watch WEBCAST of The National After-School Summit - March 24th

Watch WEBCAST of The National After-School Summit - March 24th

Interactive Map by USC Student Sarah McMinimy - After-School Summit March 24th

USC student Sarah Mcminimy created an interactive map with data visualization showing the distribution of after-school programs that receive support through the 21st Century Community Grants.

S.I. Global Director Bonnie Reiss Leads Education Policy Discussion for Select Group of USC Students

Schwarzenegger Institute Sponsors USC’s Local Government Case Challenge

The Schwarzenegger Institute sponsored USC’s 2nd Local Government Case Challenge that took place February 5th – 8th.

Terror: On the Screen /On the Ground

Schwarzenegger Institute Global Director Bonnie Reiss moderated a provocative discussion Terror:On the Screen/On the Ground that was presented by The USC CREATE Center and the School of Cinematic Arts

Policy in Action: Schwarzenegger Institute in the Capitol

On October 30th the USC Schwarzenegger Institute held a series of meetings in Washington D.C. with our nation's leaders to advocate continued support of comprehensive after-school programs.

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Education Legacy

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Education Legacy: Guest commentaryBy Bonnie Reiss Ten years ago Californians rocked the nation by using a direct democracy tool and recalled a sitting...

Students Talk Back forum - k-12 Education Reform

Wednesday September 25th marked the third installment of the Students Talk Back series, a weekly politics and public policy forum, which is co-hosted by the Schwarzenegger...

Schwarzenegger Institute Goes to South Korea

Governor Schwarzenegger speaking in Seoul, South Korea

Institute Award offered at USC Undergrad Writers’ Conference

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is proud to partner with the USC Festival of Scholarly & Creative Work for this year's Undergraduate Writers' Conference. Writers can...

Institute launches “BE THE CHANGE” and “Spotlight Awards”

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute believes one person has the power to improve the lives of others and change the world. While government and business leaders have a major impact...

USC Schwarzenegger Institute Class Final Presentations

Professor Schwarzenegger joined students from the inaugural USC Schwarzenegger Institute Class at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Great Idea Exchange at USC Scholars Lunch

By Nancy Staudt, Academic Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute The Schwarzenegger Institute hosted its first USC Schwarzenegger Scholarly Roundtable on November 28, 2012—and...