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Register today to join our partners at Latinos for Education, as their Founder and CEO, Amanda Fernandez, hosts a conversation with Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino. The discussion will focus on the 2024 election, education, and what’s at stake for Latinos this November. ‘Nuestro Voto: Latino Voters, Education and the 2024 Election’ is the third installment of LatinoEd Talks con Amanda Fernandez, a series of livestreamed conversations with inspiring leaders diving into the heart of education issues impacting the Latino community. To register, click: bit.ly/septlatinoedtalk

School systems are focusing on carefully evaluating accessible educational technology tools due to the growing cybersecurity risks. Doug Levin, the director of the K12 Security Information Exchange, stresses the importance of thoroughly assessing digital tools before introducing them at the district or school level. While safety is a priority, he warns against overly restrictive measures that could impede innovation and learning. Finding the right balance is essential for creating a secure and productive educational environment! Source: bit.ly/3YX7VU4

Like in previous years, governors emerged with a strong consensus on the need for increased funding in K-12 education. This year, at least 32 governors underscored the importance of such investments, with several highlighting historic increases in K-12 budgets. Notably, Georgia has made a bold proposal, aiming to continue its trend of high investment by allocating an additional $1.4 billion for K-12 education in the 2024 and 2025 budget proposals. This commitment is essential for ensuring that our schools have the resources to provide quality education and support to students across the state. Let's continue to advocate for education funding that empowers our future leaders! Source: bit.ly/3yOgCoV

Employee Spotlight: Kelly Eppley, MSW - Director of Early Learning We are excited to introduce Kelly Eppley, who joined The Hunt Institute as our Director of Early Learning in April 2024! With over two decades of social work experience at both community and organizational levels, Kelly brings a wealth of expertise in communication, problem-solving, program administration, and team leadership.

We are hiring! The Hunt Institute seeks a passionate and dedicated Deputy Director (DD) to join our State Engagement and National Programs teams. This individual will be crucial in supporting and managing programs to serve current and future state policymakers. Key responsibilities include overseeing our signature initiatives, including the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program, Governors' Advisors Retreats, national cross-state convenings, and implementing state legislators' retreats and Hunt State Policy Fellows models nationwide. If you are ready to make an impact on education policy and collaborate with dynamic teams, we would love to hear from you: bit.ly/3WTdd0a

Did you know that a remarkable 90% of a child's brain development occurs before they enter kindergarten at age five? This early stage of development is crucial for setting the foundation for future learning and success.

Multilingual learners often encounter hurdles when learning literature in English. Much of the literary landscape is tied to cultural nuances, requiring a depth of understanding beyond mere language proficiency. According to The Hunt Institute’s Across the Aisle report 62 percent of voters strongly favor implementing evidence-based literacy programs in classrooms to improve student reading levels. Join us on 9/19 for a conversation into the role of engaging and nurturing multilingual learners in their reading development, and the significance of fostering a culturally inclusive approach to literature education. Register here to attend: https://ow.ly/5n6z50T2FSW Stanford University Graduate School of Education, New Mexico Public Education Department #Education #EducationMatters #K12 #EdHomeroom

Shining a spotlight on the top states leading the educational efforts in Pre-K-12 education, these states are setting innovative standards, investing in quality teaching, and prioritizing access to early childhood education. Source: bit.ly/3MivGye

A few weeks ago I completed my internship at The Hunt Institute. This opportunity allowed for me to really experience working in higher education policy and allowed me to have a hand in changing the higher education landscape for the better! Throughout the course of my summer I was able to connect with some of the greatest minds in the higher education continuum, research on effective policies to achieve equity within higher education, and even draw attention to issues that I found important! Some highlights included planning and hosting my own webinar on the importance of cultural and affinity spaces on college campuses, providing research for the Hunt-Kean Fellows conference with legislators from across the nation, and working closely on developing policy considerations to support HBCUs nationwide. I am forever grateful for the experience that The Hunt Institute has given me! I couldn’t have done it without my amazing team to support me! Thank you Jamison Lowery, Waverly Whisenant, Ph.D., and Megan Zogby, M.Ed.! This summer was the greatest, I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Thrilled to announce that this school year, through the #JMBIFellows, I will be working at the University of North Carolina System Office alongside Dr. Bethany Meighen to gain exposure in NC’s education landscape! As a Political Science student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I am excited to dive deeper into understanding the likes of which have inspired me in my education journey so far. Thank you, John M. Belk Endowment and The Hunt Institute for this opportunity to extend my interest in student advocacy beyond the four walls of my institution. A special thank you to the NCA&T Legacy Fellows as well! Verdant Julius, Victoria Griffin, and Sheila Allen