The Hunt Institute Newsletter: News, Webinars, and more!

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Dear John,

From all of us at The Hunt Institute, we hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to starting a new school year!

From developments in early literacy to the role of teacher diversity, we have a number of exciting updates from our Hunt team to share with you:
* Publications and News (#News)
* Our Team IRL (#IRL)
* Staff Updates (#Staff)
* Upcoming Webinars (#anchor3)
* What's On Our Radar (#anchor4)

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The Early Childhood Leadership Summit - August Convening Recap
On Wednesday, August 24 – Friday, August 26, 2022, The Hunt Institute hosted a bipartisan convening with 52 state teams, including Puerto Rico and Washington DC, comprised of senior elected officials, gubernatorial staff, and key early childhood system leaders for the 2022 Early Childhood Leadership Summit ([link removed]) in Phoenix, AZ.

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Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows – Cohort Eight August Convening Recap

On August 10-12th, 2022, The Hunt Institute hosted the second and final convening of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows’ ([link removed]) eighth cohort in San Diego, CA. Learn more about the program and view the recap and photo album here ([link removed]) .

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Hunt President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi interviewed on student debt crisis

Beyond canceling debt, how can the US alleviate the burden of student loans? Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, President & CEO of The Hunt Institute, recently spoke with Jarred Hill ([link removed]) of Hearst's Washington Bureau on this topic of reforming interest rates for student loans.

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Hunt President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi interviewed on long-term effects of homeschool

"The growth of these alternative models is likely to continue to challenge existing norms about educational systems." - Dr. Javaid Siddiqi

Our President & CEO recently spoke with Word In Black ([link removed]) on the long-term effect of homeschooling: the realities, opportunities, and challenges, specifically for students of color.

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The Hunt Institute partners with Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning in supporting Indiana literacy efforts

This past month, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner of the Indiana Department of Education announced a $111 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to support early literacy ([link removed]) . The Hunt Institute is a proud partner with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) in this work, and are looking forward to supporting the implementation of Science of Reading for Hoosier students.

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SAS, Hunt Institute partner to help states alleviate learning loss effects of COVID-19

Read SAS's blog post ([link removed]) on the Chief State School Officers Retreats ([link removed]) , which were co-hosted by the Hunt Institute and SAS and focused on accelerating learning and reducing achievement gaps. The retreats are a critical component of the COVID Constituency initiative ([link removed]) , which aims to translate public priorities and needs into policy action for policymakers and education leaders. The blog post was written by SAS' Melody Schopp, PhD, and our own CEO/President Javaid Siddiqi, PhD, and links to the retreats' key takeaways ([link removed]) .

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Research Brief: Measuring Educational Opportunity in North Carolina Public School Districts
Dr. Robert C. Carr ([link removed]) is a research scientist at the Center for Child and Family Policy ([link removed]) at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy ([link removed]) . In a research brief titled “Measuring Educational Opportunity in North Carolina Public School Districts ([link removed]) ,” Dr. Carr examines data on the reading and math achievement of students in North Carolina public schools as they progress from third to eighth grade.

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[link removed] State Policy Fellows: Cohort 2, Meeting 3
On September 25-26, the second cohort of the Hunt State Policy Fellows ([link removed]) will meet in Greensboro, NC, to round to learn, engage in constructive dialogue, and build relationships with one another and with policy experts across the state.


** Welcome new staff members!
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* Policy Analyst - K12 ([link removed])

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** Early Efforts | The State of America's Child Care Industry
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In this session on Tuesday, September 6th, an expert panel will discuss the state of the child care industry, considering the continuing impact of the pandemic.

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** Postsecondary Pathways | Pathway to Success: Be Self-Care Aware
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In this webinar on Thursday, September 15th, you will hear from resource experts who will provide us tips and best practices on how to practice self-care for our own well-being, as well as promoting it for all those in postsecondary education.

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** Race & Education |
The Role of Teacher Diversity in Decriminalizing Latina Students
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Join us ([link removed]) for a conversation on Tuesday, September 27th, about how recruiting and supporting Latinx teachers can help mitigate the criminalization of Latina students and close discipline gaps.

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** Homeroom with Education Leaders |
Collective Impact: Reengaging Students Through Cross-Sector Collaboration
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Join us ([link removed]) and Learn4Life ([link removed]) for a conversation surrounding the unique role that collective impact can play in improving student outcomes, how this work uplifts and centers community voices and resources for meaningful change, and how cross-sector partnerships can help align key stakeholders and drive actionable decision-making.

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** What we're reading across teams:
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* Early Childhood:
+ Child Care Challenges Cost $359 Million in Lost Wages Weekly for Americans ([link removed]) from The Ritz Herald
+ Black Workers, Mothers Leaving Early Education and Child Care Jobs amid Health Risks, Low Pay ([link removed]) from The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
+ For Student Parents, The Biggest Hurdles to A Higher Education are Costs and Finding Child Care ([link removed]) from The Education Trust
* K12 Ed:
+ A ‘National Teacher Shortage’? New Research Reveals Vastly Different Realities Between States & Regions ([link removed]) from The 74
+ What drives increases in state funding for education? ([link removed]) from Brookings
+ Supporting 21st Century Skills with a Whole-Child Focus ([link removed]) from EdWeek
* Higher Ed:
+ Inside Biden’s Debt Relief Plan ([link removed]) from Inside Higher Ed
+ Biden’s Debt-Cancellation Plan Draws Praise and Skepticism ([link removed] ) from The Chronicle of Higher Education
+ Final Rule on DACA Released ([link removed]) from Inside Higher Ed
* Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
+ In a State With an Anti-CRT Law, a New Initiative Seeks to Coach Schools on Equity ([link removed]) from EdWeek
+ Why DEI Initiatives Are Likely to Fail ([link removed]) from Inside Higher Ed
+ Paving the Way for Gender Equity in Higher Education ([link removed]) from Diverse Issues in 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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