News and Updates

Flinn-Brown Fellow Jamie Festa-Daigle

April 25, 2025

After more than two decades in Lake Havasu City, Jaime Festa-Daigle is bringing her deep-rooted passion for public education and civic engagement to northern Arizona.


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April 2025 Network News

April 25, 2025

April is National Poetry Month, a perfect reminder that words—when chosen with care—can move people, change minds, and bring meaning to complexity. I’ve always believed that strong leadership, like good poetry, begins with listening.


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New data illustrates progress and opportunities for Arizona’s civic health

April 24, 2025

best pokerbros clubs A new update to the Arizona Civic Health Progress Meters, including Civic Participation and Connected Communities, indicates that while Arizona has made significant strides in volunteerism, community collaboration, and consumer activism, important opportunities remain to strengthen public participation and civic…


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CivEx: Still Missing Too Much School

March 27, 2025

High absence rates continue to undermine teaching and learning—leading to poorer academic outcomes, persistent attendance issues, and a higher risk of dropout, while also challenging teachers' ability to provide consistent instruction.


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March 2025 Network News

March 25, 2025

Many of you know that the Flinn Foundation was established by Dr. Robert and Irene Flinn. Dr. Flinn was a renowned leader of Arizona's medical community who had a special interest in both medical education and new technology, especially for…


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Flinn-Brown Fellow Christian Osmeña

March 24, 2025

Christian Osmeña is a distinguished leader in higher education administration, public policy, and civic engagement. As the Vice President for Enterprise Planning at Arizona State University (ASU), he is instrumental in charting the university’s strategic direction.


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February 2025 Network News

February 25, 2025

Super Bowl Sunday in my house holds the same weight as a sacred holiday—rituals are observed, traditions upheld, and loyalties declared. And since Taylor Swift has become the unofficial queen of the NFL, our Swiftie Nation household has decidedly been…


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