Dear John,
From the importance of men in early childhood to transition committee meetings, we have a number of exciting updates to share with you this week!
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Early Efforts: The Importance of Men in Early Childhood
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On Monday, October 2, The Hunt Institute hosted an Early Efforts webinar on why men are important during the early years and what can be done to make the profession more enticing and accessible for male professionals. Watch the recording now on our YouTube channel.
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DRIVE Tour 2023 | Asheville, NC
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On September 21-22, The Hunt Institute facilitated an Educators of Color Networking Event and Task Force meeting in Asheville, NC. The event highlighted local efforts to recruit, prepare, support, and retain educators of color. The next tour stop will take place in Winston-Salem, NC in November.
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Women's State Education Leaders Retreat
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On September 25-27, The Hunt Institute hosted the inaugural Women's State Education Leaders Retreat in Cary, NC. Planned and led by women for an audience of women education leaders, attendees explored what it is like to be public leaders, work with policy makers, and create a culture of success.
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National HBCU Conference Panel
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On September 27, The Hunt Institute led a panel on using state policy to harness the economic power of HBCUs for the National HBCU Conference in Arlington, VA. President & CEO Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D., led the conversation with Senator Sonya Halpern of Georgia and President Michael Sorrell of Paul Quinn College.
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North Carolina Community College System Transition Meeting One
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On September 28, The Hunt Institute hosted the first meeting of the North Carolina Community College System Transition Committee. The committee learned how to support student needs and how they can develop a framework to support the system’s future. The next meeting will take place in November.
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We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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To apply, please click here. Complete the online application and submit a cover letter, along with a résumé and a writing sample (no more than 5 pages; sections from a longer paper can be submitted). Positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.
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We hope you are able to attend our upcoming webinars! You can register using the links below, and please feel free to share with your networks.
Check our our website for a full list of webinars coming up!
In case you missed any of our previous webinars, catch them on our YouTube page or learn more with our Intersection Reflections blog.
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Postsecondary Pathways | Empowering Possibilities: Building Inclusive Pathways to Careers for Individuals with Disabilities
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Join us for an engaging webinar aimed at exploring innovative strategies and best practices for creating inclusive pathways to successful careers for individuals with disabilities in the higher education landscape. This thought-provoking session will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and advocacy organizations to discuss and share insights on how to effectively support and empower this talented and often overlooked population.
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Homeroom with Education Leaders | From Plates to Grades: How School Nutrition Fuels Academic Excellence
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School nutrition plays a vital role in supporting the overall well-being and academic performance of students. Join The Hunt Institute for a conversation on exciting developments in transforming and providing healthy meals to students.
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Early Efforts | Climate and Children: Unpacking the Findings of the Early Years Climate Action Task Force
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Founded to explore the intersection between climate change and early development, the Early Years Climate Action Task Force has worked across 2023 to mobilize thinking and action for the next century and beyond. Join this panel of Task Force leaders as we explore the implications of climate change for young children.
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Postsecondary Pathways | What’s Next: Creating Diverse Student Bodies in Today’s Higher Education Landscape
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Higher Education institutions have historically been environments for white, heterosexual, wealthy men, but that has changed. Access to higher education has expanded over the last century to women and racial minorities. This webinar will discuss the role of affirmative action and higher education and how the Supreme Court’s decision will impact how universities admit students.
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Homeroom with Education Leaders | Beyond Language Barriers: Ensuring Success for ELLs in U.S. Schools
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Today, there is almost no region in the U.S. untouched by ELLs. Despite this growing population, ELLs are often misidentified as students with disabilities or neglected instead of receiving necessary support or accommodations to aid language acquisition. Join The Hunt Institute for a critical conversation on what barriers to success exist for the ELL population and what we can do to ensure that their unique needs are being met both inside and outside of the classroom.
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What we're paying attention to across teams:
- Early Childhood:
- K-12 Ed:
- Higher Ed:
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach our team by email at [email protected].
All the best,
The Hunt Institute Team
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