Intersection Reflections: April 2023 Virtual Events

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.

April 2023 Webinar Discussions:

Promoting Nature-Based Learning in the Early Years

Early Efforts Series | April 4, 2023

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Resources

• Nurturing All Children in Nature: Ideal Learning in the Natural World | Trust for Learning
• Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
• NOVA Family Child Care Home
• Common Ground | High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center
• Denver Parks and Recreation

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact Emily Chavis, Policy Analyst, at echavis@hunt-institute.org

Culturally Responsive Practices in Early Literacy

In partnership with MA DESE | April 4, 2023

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Resources

• Mass Literacy | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 
• The Path Forward | The Hunt Institute 
• Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast 

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar or series, please contact Julia Whitfield, Associate Policy Analyst, at jwhitfield@hunt-institute.org  

Early Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners

In partnership with MA DESE | April 10, 2023

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Resources

• Mass Literacy | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 
• The Path Forward | The Hunt Institute 
• Melissa & Lori Love Literacy Podcast 

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar or series, please contact Julia Whitfield, Associate Policy Analyst, at jwhitfield@hunt-institute.org   

Title IX: What’s Changed and What’s Next

Postsecondary Pathways Series | April 13, 2023

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Resources

• US Department of Education Title IX Overview
• Title IX Regulations on Sexual Harassment
• Dear Colleague Letter 2011
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
• Title IX Standard of Proof Research
• NCAA NIL Policies

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar or series, please contact Julia Ahrns Hoffman, Senior Policy Analyst, at jahoffman@hunt-institute.org

An Invisible Threat: Addressing Mental Health Concerns in K-12 Education

Homeroom with Education Leaders Series | April 20, 2023

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Resources

• Angela Jerabek | Named Wisest Wonk 
• Barr Model | Fostering resilient School Systems, Staff, and Students 
• Barr Model | Model Overview 
• Collaborative Roles | Identifying Roles and Supporting Specialized Instructional Support  
• National Guidelines for Integrated Student Support | Boston College Guidelines  
• Navigating SEL From the Inside Out | Easel Lab & The Wallace Foundation Full Report  
• Nevada Department of Education | Pilot Program  
• Nevada School-Based Behavioral Health Toolkit | Full Toolkit  
• School Counselors Matter | ASCA Report 

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar or series, please contact Michael Sheehy, Policy Analyst, at msheehy@hunt-institute.org 

Supporting Students of Color in the Arts

Race & Education Series | April 26, 2023

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Resources

• The Theater Gap Initiative
• Ilaseia Grey
• Local Theater Company Network
• National Unified Auditions  
• Central Piedmont Performing Arts 

Contact

If you have any questions about this webinar or series, please contact Jamison Lowery, Internship and Belk Impact Fellows Program Coordinator, at jlowery@hunt-institute.org