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Jennifer Weld
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June 17, 2021
The Challenge Institutions of higher education (IHEs) have undergone unprecedented changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a year after the United States’ initial lockdowns, many institutions are grappling with how to best support students...
June 4, 2021
The Challenge Thanks to the large vaccine distribution in the United States, the coronavirus pandemic has begun to show signs of slowing. Some students and families remain hesitant to return to in-person learning in the fall. Many school...
May 21, 2021
The Challenge As schools prepare to welcome students back into buildings, school infrastructure and facilities are being examined for their ability to meet the health standards being set in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, this...
May 21, 2021
Governor Jim Hunt founded The James B. Hunt, Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership & Policy Foundation, Inc. in the spring of 2001 after finishing his fourth term in office as governor of North Carolina. He had seen just how powerful...
May 18, 2021
Quality early learning opportunities for children require a well-prepared, well-supported, and diverse early childhood workforce. This necessitates a system that creates equitable pathways to preparation, career development, and...
May 14, 2021
Overview Multiple federal relief funding streams are being used to support K-12 education. The Hunt Institute combined tracking of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) State Reserves, Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER)...
May 13, 2021
By Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, President & CEO of The Hunt Institute 2021 marks 20 years for The Hunt Institute. I could not be more privileged to be leading the organization at this milestone moment, and I hope you will indulge us as we...
May 7, 2021
The Challenge The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years old engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Regular physical activity in children...
May 6, 2021
For this year's Teacher Appreciation Week, we gathered thoughts from our team on teachers in their lives that made a particular impact, and will be sharing them with you over the course of this week. Our third post features thoughts from our team...
May 4, 2021
For this year's Teacher Appreciation Week, we gathered thoughts from our team on teachers in their lives that made a particular impact, and will be sharing them with you over the course of this week. Our second post features thoughts from our team...
