Dear John,
From examining the consequences of inaction on child care in America, to a Women's History Month discussion tomorrow on gender equity in school sports, we have a number of exciting updates to share with you this week!
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Homeroom with Education Leaders | Throw Like A Girl: 50 Years of Gender Equity in Girls' Sports
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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.
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SXSW EDU Featured Session: Raise the Bar to Elevate & Diversify the Teaching Profession
On Thursday, March 9th, our President and CEO of The Hunt Institute Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D., was featured on a panel at SXSW EDU moderated by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D, and alongside President of Paul Quinn College Michael Sorrell, J.D., Ed.D. Learn more about the session here.
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The Hunt Institute President & CEO Dr. Javaid Siddiqi's Latest for The Hill
In Dr. Javaid Siddiqi's latest op-ed, "The Rising Cost of America's Inaction on Child Care," he explores what will happen if we fail to address our country's current issues faced in early childhood.
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February 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.
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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! 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.
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The Hunt Institute to host the 2023 Illinois Educator Diversity Summit
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The Illinois Educator Diversity Summit, hosted in partnership with The Honorable Juliana Stratton, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, will provide participants with opportunities to engage in constructive conversations about diversifying the Illinois educator workforce with leading experts and practitioners from Illinois and other parts of the country.
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The Hunt Institute to host the first convening of Avanza
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In partnership with LatinxEd and The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, and with support from the John M. Belk Endowment, Avanza is designed to provide institutional leaders with a space to discuss best practices and barriers to student success and provide greater alignment and collaboration to support Latino students across the state.
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The Hunt Institute to host the 2023 Nevada Regional Visit
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Nevada has created a dedicated office of workforce innovation at the governor’s office, scaled work-based learning opportunities, strategically aligned education-to-workforce pathways across agencies, and more. This Regional Visit will allow elected officials from across the country to learn more about best practices for connecting K-12 and postsecondary education and workforce development.
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We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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- Deputy Director of Early Learning – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 31, 2023.
- Deputy Director of Finance – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 4, 2023.
- Deputy Director of Media Relations – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 22, 2023.
- Deputy Director of State Engagement – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 22, 2023.
- Director of Finance – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 4, 2023.
- Events Assistant – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 22, 2023.
- Operations Specialist – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 4, 2023.
- Policy Analyst – Early Learning – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 22, 2023.
- Policy Analyst – Higher Education – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 7, 2023.
- Senior Policy Analyst – K-12 – Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 22, 2023.
For more information, visit our website.
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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 Intersection Reflections blog.
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The Foundations of Early Literacy as a Tool for Equity
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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.
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Race & Education | Women's History Month | Everyday Superwomen: The Lessons and Best Practices of Women Leaders in Politics, Education, and Philanthropy
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Women in leadership are poised to set the tone and shape policy at all levels of government as the country recovers from a traumatic year. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, join us for a conversation that will uplift some of these voices and share their insights into positions of leadership.
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Early Efforts | Promoting Nature-Based Learning in the Early Years
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Nature-based learning is growing in popularity. Join The Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning on April 4, 2023 as we explore the benefits of nature-based learning environments in promoting ideal learning and the supports these programs need to thrive in the states.
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Culturally Responsive Practices in Early Literacy
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Culturally responsive and literacy-rich classrooms will often feature books by diverse authors that depict diverse characters that challenge stereotypes and center the experiences that mirror those of the students in the classroom. Join us for a discussion on the impacts of culturally responsive instruction, challenges to implementation, and national best practices.
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Early Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
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Join us for this important conversation about the strategies and best practices for ensuring that this substantial student population has access to the necessary resources to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
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Postsecondary Pathways | Title IX: What’s Changed and What’s Next
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Over its 50 years, Title IX has most often been applied to equitable sporting opportunities for men and women, but over the past two decades has also been seen as a protection against campus sexual violence. This webinar will explore the changing Title IX policy landscape across institutions and best practices in state and institutional policy.
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Homeroom with Education Leaders | An Invisible Threat: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in K-12 Education
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Join The Hunt Institute for a conversation around the mental health challenges students are facing in and out of the classroom, and steps being taken across the country to ensure students have access to meaningful mental health services.
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What we're paying attention to across teams:
- Early Childhood:
- K-12 Ed:
- Higher Ed:
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
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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
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