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From the 2023 Early Childhood Policy Academy to rural postsecondary pathways, 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 and Partners to Host the 2023 Early Childhood Policy Academy
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On June 22-24, The Hunt Institute will host the 2023 Early Childhood Policy Academy in partnership with Saul Zaentz Foundation, Saul Zaentz Early Childhood Initiative, and Stanford Center on Early Childhood. Attendees will hear from resource experts on all things early education.

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

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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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** ICYMI: 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 hosts the 2023 North Dakota Legislators Retreat
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On June 19-20, The Hunt Institute hosted the 2023 North Dakota Legislators Retreat in Medora, North Dakota. The Retreat provided legislators with opportunities to engage in constructive conversations about education with leading experts and practitioners from around the country and the state.


** We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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* Communications and Social Media Coordinator ([link removed])
* Director of K-12 ([link removed])
* Director of Media Relations ([link removed])
* Financial Analyst ([link removed]) - Priority will be given to applicants who apply by June 27, 2023.
* Staff Accountant ([link removed]) - Priority will be given to applicants who apply by June 27, 2023.

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** Race & Education | Supporting the Educational & Mental Health 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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** Postsecondary Pathways | Financing College: The Case for 529 Plans
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As the cost for higher education continues to increase, students are looking for different ways to finance their education. This discussion will look at the importance of 529 plans more broadly, as well as ways states can better inform students about this financial opportunity.

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** Early Efforts | Technology in Early Childhood: Risks and Opportunities
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As technology continues to advance, it is becoming more ubiquitous in the daily lives of all Americans – young children included. This panel will discuss both the risks and opportunities presented by the continuing incorporation of technology into the lives of young children.

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** Homeroom with Education Leaders | Exploring the Power of Innovation in the Classroom
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Innovation in the classroom is an essential ingredient in creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment and can be a meaningful change for a student’s success. Join us for a conversation on exciting developments and discover how they are transforming the way we teach and learn to better serve students’ needs and abilities.

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** Early Efforts | Seeking Solutions to the Child Care Crisis
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The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated longstanding challenges within the child care industry, fueling a workforce/compensation crisis and creating new barriers to access and affordability. Join an expert panel as The Hunt Institute and Early Learning Nation partner to explore practical solutions.

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** Homeroom with Education Leaders | Educator and Administrator Retention: The Ultimate School Improvement Strategy
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During this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to hear more from experts who are studying principal retention and leaders who are implementing change to create a stronger school community for principals and educators.

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** Postsecondary Pathways | Rural Postsecondary Pathways: Separating Fact from Fiction
In Partnership with Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research
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Join us for this important conversation to explore national trends related to rural student engagement, the role of higher education in rural student economic mobility, and considerations for states as they work to define rural to increase postsecondary attainment.

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** What we're paying attention to across teams:
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* Early Childhood:
+ Average cost of child care hit $10,600 in 2021 ([link removed]) from Axios
+ The Illusion of Parent Choice: Lessons Learned from BPC’s Parent Survey Series ([link removed]) from Bipartisan Policy Center
* K-12 Ed:
+ Scores decline again for 13-year-old students in reading and mathematics ([link removed])
from NAEP: The Nation's Report Card
+ This Teacher Turned Her Journalism Experience Into a Bilingual Media Literacy Class ([link removed]) from EdSurge
Higher Ed:
+ Deadline drama: How will the Education Department’s delay of Title IX rules affect colleges? ([link removed]) from Higher Ed Dive
+ Identifying Effective—and Ineffective—Mental Health Supports ([link removed]) from Inside Higher Ed
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
+ These Educators Grew Up Before DACA. Now Their Students Face the Same Barriers ([link removed]) from EdSurge
+ Which Types of Colleges Have the Most Undergraduates With Disabilities? ([link removed]) from The Chronicle of Higher Education

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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