Webinars, a new op-ed on leveraging technology, and The Institute's Build Back Better Q&A

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For decades, debate has raged over the long-term effects of early childhood education. Join a panel of experts for a discussion of what the science tells us, what it doesn’t, and where the field is headed next.
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Experts predicted students would need additional academic support and remediation efforts after lost instruction time during a year of virtual and hybrid learning. With the academic year underway, institutions of higher education have become keenly aware of the impacts of distance learning. This panel of experts will discuss college readiness and remediation in the age of COVID-19. Join us for a discussion about rethinking policies and practices to ensure student success.

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The Biden administration has prioritized large and crucial infrastructure projects throughout the country. While these projects aren’t exclusively geared toward education infrastructure, many education leaders see an opportunity for their states to invest in much needed school building improvement projects. This discussion focuses on opportunities to invest in school infrastructure at the federal, state, and local levels. We'll also discuss how stakeholders can make projects a reality.
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Studies suggest that children’s ethnic-racial identify formation is a critical aspect of development, and they start recognizing race as early as three months old. However, limited attention has been placed on this critical window of identity formation. As a result, adults are not always prepared to support children as they explore their own ethnic-racial identity, those of others, and gain a greater understanding of their world. Join us for a discussion on how ethnic-racial identity is formed, why it's important for children to explore their identity, and how we can support children’s understanding of race and ethnicity in the early learning years.
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The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the stark digital divide that is preventing students across the country from accessing opportunities that support their education in and outside of school. The pandemic helped many families realize that education options like online learning are something they want continued. However, as long as the digital divide continues to exist, not all students have equal access to flexible schooling options or out of school learning opportunities. Join us for this conversation on how partnerships between public and private sectors are necessary to ensure that innovative and creative solutions to improve education include equitable access for all students.

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Many BIPOC students experience racial bias while attending college through racism, discrimination, and microaggressions. Racial Battle Fatigue is a theory that explains how exposure to racial bias can result in detrimental psychological and physiological stress. While many institutions of higher education host a variety of mental health resources, counselors and support staff are rarely racially representative of the students they serve. In this webinar, hear from higher education and mental health experts on how BIPOC students are disproportionately represented in needing mental health supports on campus and how IHEs can better meet their needs.
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Across 2021, states enacted significant reforms in early childhood education, expanding access, reforming governance, and addressing workforce needs. Join us for a year-end review, spotlighting 2021’s big wins for little kids.

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Our President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi wrote about parent engagement, virtual communication, and ways to improve this communication. Check out his latest piece in The Hill ([link removed]) .


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On Monday we released our Build Back Better Guide for Policymakers ([link removed]) . See how early childhood education could change if this framework is passed.


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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 we celebrate the past, present, and future of The Institute.
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