Dear John,

From the trauma of preschool suspension, to promoting intercultural learning, we have a number of updates to share with you this week.

Recent Early Efforts Webinar featured in K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive featured our recent Early Efforts webinar, "The Case Against Preschool Suspension and Expulsion," in their Dive Brief: "Panel: Trauma of preschool suspensions, expulsions is long-lasting." You can read the article here, and access the full recording of our webinar here.

The Hunt Institute President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi's Latest for The Hill

Our President & CEO’s latest op-ed explores three strategies for policymakers to support HBCUs and increase individual state’s drive to postsecondary attainment. You can read the full article, “Underfunded Black colleges and universities need congressional support,” here.

NC College Students: Apply today for the 2023-24 Cohort of the John M. Belk Impact Fellowship!
Applications for the 2023-24 Cohort of the John M. Belk Impact Fellowship program at The Hunt Institute are open Jan. 6, 2023 – Mar. 13, 2023! This Fellowship, made possible by the Belk Endowment, exposes current college students attending North Carolina colleges and universities to the inner workings of nonprofit organizations across the state. This is a paid, 10-month opportunity. Learn more and apply here.

The Hunt Institute to host the 2023 DEI State Officer Network

The Hunt Institute will host the first convening of the DEI State Officers Network, the first of its kind, on January 30-31, 2023, in Washington D.C. This network is positioned to support diversity officers with the creation of a multi-state network and providing state-specific support.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

For more information, visit our website.

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.

In case you missed any of our previous webinars, catch them on our YouTube page or learn more with our I ntersection Reflections blog.

Special Series | State Spotlight: North Carolina’s Efforts to Engage Adult Learners

Nearly 50 percent of North Carolinians between ages 25-64 have less than a postsecondary degree or credential. In order to ensure that we are prepared to meet North Carolina’s workforce needs and earn a life-sustaining wage, this population needs to re-engage with higher education. This webinar series will discuss the role of two-year institutions in re-engaging adult learners.

Early Efforts | Promoting Equitable Birth Outcomes

Join us as this expert panel discusses barriers to equitable prenatal and maternal health care and innovative solutions to promote healthy birth outcomes for all.

Homeroom with Education Leaders | Education for the Real World: Strengthening Access to Work-Based Learning Opportunities

As states and districts continue to expand their CTE and work-based learning opportunities, how can they ensure these opportunities are available, accessible, and equitable for historically underrepresented students? Join The Hunt Institute for this critical conversation on the current state of CTE and best practices and strategies for developing equitable programs.

What we're paying attention to across teams:

Early Childhood:
- Support for Universal Pre-K Grows as More States Jump on Board from Education Week
- Inside the child care crisis: Q&A with a veteran provider from EdSource
K-12 Ed:
- 5 Big Challenges for Schools in 2023 from Education Week
- Teachers prefer these 3 practices for encouraging student engagement from K-12 Dive
Higher Ed:
- State Budgets Are Booming. How Will Higher Ed Fare? from Inside Higher Ed
- 6 college admissions experts share their biggest predictions for 2023 from Higher Ed Dive
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
- What Educators of Color Say It Will Take to Boost Their Numbers in School Leadership from Education Week
- Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers 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].

All the best,
The Hunt Institute Team

OUR MISSION: To provide unbiased research, technical expertise, and learning opportunities that equip and educators and policymakers to drive equitable reforms and become audacious champions for education.

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