Dear John,

From the importance of inclusive curriculum to the importance of school athletics for student success, we have a number of updates to share with you this week!

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

Our President & CEO’s latest op-ed explores the importance of having an inclusive curriculum and increasing educator diversity in order to increase equity in education. You can read the full article, “Why America needs inclusive curriculums and diverse educators,” here.

2023 DEI State Officers Network

The Hunt Institute hosted the first convening of the DEI State Officers Network, the first Network of its kind, on January 30-31, 2023, in Washington, D.C., with support from Lumina Foundation.

January 2023 Virtual Events Recap

This past month, we heard from resource experts across the education continuum on pressing issues and topics. This recap serves as a resource for those interested in our different webinar series.

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 Ohio Legislators Retreat

The 2023 Ohio Legislators Retreat will provide legislators with opportunities to engage in constructive conversations about education with leading experts and practitioners from around the country and the state. The agenda will feature panel discussions and breakout sessions highlighting policy opportunities and needs across the education continuum.

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.

Early Efforts | Literacy from Day One

The origins of third grade reading proficiency are not found in elementary schools alone. Indeed, decades of research suggests that language and literacy develop on a continuum that begins prenatally. What should policymakers and program leaders know and do in response? Join an expert panel on the origins of early literacy and how states are taking action to promote literacy development from Day 1.

Postsecondary Pathways | Behind the Walls and Post-Release: Supporting Learners Impacted by the Legal System

Higher education stakeholders must contend with the structures that are in place for justice impacted students and decide if they are sufficient to ensure the holistic achievement of these learners. This conversation will humanize the experience of justice impacted students, identify the supportive structures that are in place and pinpoint areas where growth is needed.

Homeroom with Education Leaders | Exploring the Benefits of Girls' Participation in School Sports

Join us for a conversation around why girls struggle to access and persist in sports, how schools can break down these barriers, and how participation in school athletics programs can support overall student success.

The Foundations of Early Literacy as a Tool for Equity

In 2019, before the pandemic, only half of 3rd through 5th graders were reading on grade level according to the ELA MCAS, highlighting the persistent opportunity gaps where our system failed to reach early learners. It is clearer now, more than ever, that high quality, evidence-based early literacy instruction is one of our best tools to ensure a more equitable future for all students.

What we're paying attention to across teams:

Early Childhood:
- Why Many Early Childhood Educators Can’t Afford to Retire from EdSurge
- Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says from CNN Health
K-12 Ed:
- 5 best practices for embedding bereavement and grief support in schools from K-12 Dive
- What Happened When One of the First Large School Districts Adopted a Four-Day Week from Education Week
Higher Ed:
- Dual Enrollment Comes at a Cost from Inside Higher Ed
- New problems, recycled solutions and lots of hand wringing — how can we restore faith in higher education? from The Hechinger Report
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
- Data Can Support Tribal Sovereignty from Data Quality Campaign
- Balancing Act: The Tradeoffs and Challenges Facing Black Students in Higher Education from Gallup and Lumina Foundation

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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