Hannah Heck
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Hannah Heck, a lawyer, founded a public policy, advocacy and consulting practice. She lives in Atlanta and spends most of her time in board service, supporting her four children and writing about life raising a son with Down syndrome.
Latest from Hannah Heck
Op-ed Gamified Learning

Let children be bored. Gamified learning is not always a good thing.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on May 22, 2025, after the House narrowly passed a wide-ranging bill to deliver President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

If a ‘big, beautiful bill’ isn’t balanced, it’s just a big bill for all to pay

Public Safety Training Center

Finding common ground in the common good

Living with Children: Saying 'no' too much?

Words matter because people matter

In DOGE, there are no angels

Our democracy needs intraparty conflict

Our children need more fruitful risk taking