What We're Learning

We are a learning organization and work to be smarter and more effective every year. We never lose sight of the reason we exist: to do the most possible good with the resources left to the community by Archibald G. Bush. Here we share the lessons we learn through our efforts, as well as the insights of our grantees and Fellows.

Project Prime
Bush Prize Case Study

The creation of Project PRIME took extraordinary collaboration among Black Hills State University (BHSU), Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) and Technology and Innovation in Education.

Kids at museum
Bush Prize Case Study
Face It Together Sioux Falls
Bush Prize Case Study

Face It TOGETHER Sioux Falls has a revolutionary, highly collaborative, community-based approach to helping people with drug and alcohol addiction get well.

People meeting
Bush Prize Case Study
Cloquet Area Fire District
Bush Prize Case Study

The Cloquet Area Fire District (CAFD) is a unified fire, rescue and medical emergency service provider that works to enhance the safety and improve the quality of life within the communities it serves.

Reflections from Bush Fellows and Grantees

Learning Logs

People celebrating
Learning Logs
Community Innovation process
Learning Logs