Webinar Lineup from The Hunt Institute

In the last 10 years, the number of Hispanic Serving Institutions has grown by 93 percent, increasing from 230 to 539. This growth tracks with the increase of the overall Latinx population in the United States, in turn fueling greater rates of matriculation in higher education. In the wake of the 2020 election, where Latinx community members wrestled with articulating the nuanced differences within Latinidad, public calls to acknowledge the rich and diverse backgrounds that comprise Latinx communities have swelled. In this webinar, hear from Latinx practitioners, funders, and higher education professionals as they explore the nuances of Latinx identity through a higher education lens.

Research has shown that the partisan divide in the United States continues to grow, leading to increased distrust and less collaboration across the aisle. As policymakers and education leaders are navigating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and thinking long-term about needed innovations in education across the continuum, bipartisan collaboration and communication will be required to achieve a high-quality equitable education for all students. Governor Chris Christie and David Axelrod join us to discuss the role of bipartisanship in education policy and practice, what lessons can be taken from the response to the pandemic at all levels of government, and how policymakers and leaders from all political perspectives can work together in the service of education and learning. This webinar will include an audience Q&A.

Early education environments require all adults — from agency leaders, directors, and teachers, to participating families and support staff - to unite on a cohesive approach to ensuring high-quality learning. Join us to learn more about how one state is working collaboratively to create cross-role adult leadership in early childhood programs.

The COVID-19 vaccine continues to become more widely available, and schools are considered a major partner in distributing the vaccine efficiently. Additionally, as it is considered a priority for the new presidential administration to reopen school buildings, school employees and students will be considered high priority for receiving the vaccine. State education leaders will be a significant partner in supporting districts’ vaccine rollout and ensuring the process is done efficiently and effectively. This panel will discuss how states and districts are thinking through this challenge and how leaders are ensuring equity and efficiency in distributing the vaccine.

A growing number of institutions across our country are becoming Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), a designation that applies when 25 percent or more of an institution’s student body is comprised of Latinx students. Higher education leaders and advocates have been working for years to understand the unique needs of HSIs and to develop strategies to support these institutions. Hear from three leading experts on how best to support current or soon-to-be HSIs.

With issues of racial injustice dominating national and state discourse, policymakers' attention has been drawn to state social studies curriculum and the importance of ensuring that all students see their identity reflected in their learning. Join us as we discuss how state policymakers have worked to navigate the politics of adopting new social studies curriculum and build consensus around the way students interact with our nation’s complex history.

Are you a podcast listener? The latest episode of our new podcast series, As Yet Untold, is out now! Former US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined Dr. Javaid Siddiqi to discuss his background, the education landscape, racial unrest, and more. Listen in wherever you find your podcasts!

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