Updates from The Hunt Institute

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From announcing our new Board Chair and Vice Chair to leveraging the federal budget to support student learning, we have a number of exciting updates to share with you this week!

* This Week at THI (#thiweek)
* Publications and News (#Childcare)
* Our Team IRL (#elevate)
* Join Our Team (#hiring)
* Upcoming Webinars (#anchor3)
* What's On Our Radar (#anchor4)


** The Hunt Institute welcomes new Chair and Vice Chair to Board of Directors
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The Hunt Institute announced former United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez were elected to serve as the new Board Chair and Vice Chair respectively. Secretary Duncan succeeds The Institute’s founder and namesake Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., who served for 20 years as Board Chair. Governor Martinez succeeds the Board’s inaugural Board Vice Chair, Thomas Lambeth.

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** The Hunt Institute expands to new office space
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The Hunt Institute staff is excited to move into our new expanded office space this week! We are looking forward to all the collaboration and innovation to come with this expansion.

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The Hunt Institute President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi's Latest for The Hill

In Dr. Javaid Siddiqi's latest op-ed, "States — not the feds — have the power to transform higher education ([link removed]) ," he outlines three main ways states can make an immediate difference in not only the cost of higher education but the perception of its benefits. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .

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Unlocking opportunity: Evidence-based literacy investment is the key to our children’s future

Former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise and North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt say states must embrace the science of reading. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .

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** The Hunt Institute's President & CEO Javaid Siddiqi speaks at RISE Conference
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On May 25, 2023, President & CEO Javaid Siddiqi spoke at the RISE Summit held by the Ronald Reagan Institute. The panel discussed teacher pay and ways to boost the teaching profession. Watch the session here ([link removed]) .


** The Hunt Institute hosts June Board Meeting
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The Hunt Institute hosted the June Board meeting on June 1st, 2023 at The Umstead in Cary, NC. Secretary Duncan and Governor Martinez were elected unanimously by the Board of Directors at the bi-annual Board meeting to serve for the next two years.


** We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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* Communications and Social Media Coordinator ([link removed])
* Director of Finance ([link removed])
* Director of Media Relations ([link removed])
* Financial Analyst ([link removed]) – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by June 13, 2023.
* Graphic Designer ([link removed])
* Staff Accountant ([link removed]) – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by June 16, 2023.

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** Early Efforts: Place Matters — How the Environment We Create Shapes the Foundations of Early Development
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Rapidly advancing science around early childhood development provides evidence that, beginning before birth, these environmental conditions shape how children develop, which shapes their lifelong physical and mental health, in turn. Join The Hunt Institute and an expert panel inspired by Place Matters, the most recent working paper from the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child for this important conversation.

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** Postsecondary Pathways | Supporting Latinx Students on Campus
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During this webinar, attendees will learn how higher education institutions and policymakers are making the success of Latinx learners a collective priority and will be informed of the best practices that Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are employing to support the educational attainment of the Latinx student population.

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** Homeroom with Education Leaders | Going the Distance: Closing Gaps Through High-Dosage Tutoring
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Join The Hunt Institute for this critical exploration into the impacts of high-dosage tutoring, potential barriers to implementation, and learn from national experts about what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to providing students with accelerated learning opportunities.

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** Race & Education | Supporting the Mental Health & Educational Needs of LGBTQIA+ Students
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Research shows that 42% of LGBTQ youth expressed seriously considering suicide. Outside of educational support needs, studies suggest our nation is experiencing a mental health crisis amongst youth and college-aged LGBTQ persons. Join us as we focus on the importance of creating inclusive environments that aid in improving the mental health and educational outcomes of LGBTQ students.

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** The Hunt Institute & digiLEARN | Developing Micro-Credential Quality Assurance Standards
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Join The Hunt Institute & digiLEARN for a deeper dive into the growing world of micro-credentials as a means to keep and retain highly-skilled educators. This conversation will highlight best practices for developing and producing quality assurance standards related to micro-credentials and explore barriers (as well as solutions) to widespread implementation.

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** The Hunt Institute & U.S. Department of Education | Leveraging the Federal Budget to Support Student Learning
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Join The Hunt Institute and The U.S. Department of Education for a timely conversation about our nation’s educational priorities, how the federal budget can be leveraged to meet student needs across the country, and the challenges that may lie ahead for districts after September 2024’s ESSER deadline.

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** What we're paying attention to across teams:
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* Early Childhood:
+ Congress crosses the aisle on child care ([link removed]) from Politico
+ Place Matters: The Environment We Create Shapes the Foundations of Healthy Development ([link removed]) from National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
* K-12 Ed:
+ Women in K-12 Leadership Don’t Get Enough Support. Here’s What Needs to Change ([link removed]) from Education Week
+ As reading instruction shifts, absenteeism and tardies can lead to poor outcomes ([link removed])
from EdNC
Higher Ed:
+ A New Feature of Teacher Prep Programs? Compensating Future Educators for Their Time ([link removed]) from EdSurge
+ Most New Presidents at Top Research Universities Are Now Women ([link removed]) from The Chronicle of Higher Education
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
+ Data Shows Demographics Are Shifting in Fast-Growing Cities. How Are School Districts Impacted? ([link removed]) from EdSurge
+ Ed, Justice depts say discrimination in school discipline remains ‘significant concern’ ([link removed]) from K-12 Dive

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach our team by email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

All the best,
The Hunt Institute Team


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