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Language and literacy find their roots in the years of early childhood. We’ll be joined by leaders from four innovative literacy initiatives to explore how states can best support the literacy development of young learners.

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Remote learning posed challenges for particular groups of students even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as institutions of higher education plan to return to campus at full capacity for the first time since March 2020, many campus leaders are ready to say goodbye to remote learning, but is that the best course of action? Hear from three leading experts on what to consider before permanently closing the doors on virtual learning.

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As students enter a third school year that has been impacted by the effects of COVID-19, the question of how to support students socially and emotionally is daunting, to say the least. Multiple years of trauma, social isolation, and precarious living situations will have left some students scarred and unprepared for the social atmosphere of the school building. This session will aim to identify some of those most important social and emotional priorities for students and identify effective, equitable, and culturally-responsive strategies for supporting students.

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While state and federal policy play an important role in advancing equity in education, the most impactful governing body is the local school board. As school boards across the country both advance and hinder progress towards more equitable school systems, it is crucial for educators, parents, community members, and other policymakers to understand who is on their local board, what actions their school board is taking, and how to advocate to and work with their representatives. In this webinar, hear from former and current school board members as they discuss the challenges and opportunities present in serving on a school board, their reasons for seeking office as a lever of change, and how these bodies can advance racial equity for children.

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Learning loss resulting from the summer break from schooling has been an ongoing concern, particularly for low-income students and those with learning disabilities. As the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting virtual instruction continued, the concerns about missed learning grew to a crisis-level, with projections that students could re-enter school buildings a year or more behind. One of the proposed solutions to support students in both the short and long-term is adjusting the school calendar to year-round classroom instruction. Join us for a conversation with policymakers and experts on the school calendar, implications of year-round learning, and what adjustments are being made to address the impact of the pandemic.


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As America’s public education system continues to become more diverse, debate persists around the consideration of race in curriculum and instruction. However, students and educators both demonstrate higher performance and overall well-being when race and culture are intentionally integrated into their classroom experience. In this webinar, The Hunt Institute is collaborating with Teach Plus to discuss the findings of their report Making Culturally Affirming Schools A Priority: Lessons from Teachers of Color in a Time of Crisis. Resource experts will discuss efforts to create culturally affirming spaces in schools.

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We are celebrating our 20th anniversary! Check out our timeline ([link removed]) each week as we reveal another year of work at The Hunt Institute and hear about the education continuum ([link removed]) from our team. Follow along on social media as well as we celebrate the past, present, and future of The Institute.
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Former US Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is our guest in the latest episode of As Yet Untold, ([link removed]) out today! Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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