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Ahead of the NCGA Session: North Carolina Legislators Gather for 23rd...

April 16, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lorenzo Pedro lpedro@hunt-institute.org | (828) 390-9413 CARY, N.C. (April 16, 2026) — The Hunt Institute will host its 23rd Annual Holshouser Legislators Retreat on April 19–20, 2026, in Durham, NC,...

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The Hunt Institute Convenes State Policymakers for Early Childhood Policy...

March 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2026 communication@hunt-institute.org | (984) 377-5200 Durham, N.C. (March 10, 2026) — From Sunday, March 8 – Tuesday, March 10, 2026, The Hunt Institute, in partnership with the Saul Zaentz Charitable...

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The Hunt Institute Publishes the First-Ever National Analysis of State Child...

February 9, 2026

The new "National Child Care Finder Scale" assesses child care finder platforms in all 50 states and D.C.; finds reasonable access, but gaps in real-time availability, provider details and searchability.  The Report includes actionable steps for...

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Education Leadership Program Empowers 18 South Carolina Leaders

February 6, 2026

The Hunt Institute congratulates the inaugural cohort of its South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2026 communication@hunt-institute.org | (984) 377-5200 Cary, N.C. (February 6, 2026)...

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The Hunt Institute Establishes the Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award...

January 12, 2026

New award honors Governor Jim Hunt's enduring legacy of transformational education leadership and The Hunt Institute's 25th anniversary. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 2026 Cary, N.C. (January 12, 2026) — The Hunt Institute...

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The Hunt Institute Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Founder Governor James B....

December 19, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2025 Cary, N.C. — The Hunt Institute honors and celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of its founder, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., who passed away today at age 88.  Governor Hunt devoted more...

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Statement on the Passing of Governor James. B. Hunt, Jr.

December 18, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2025 Cary, N.C. — The Hunt Institute honors and celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of its founder, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., who passed away today at the age of 88. Governor Hunt devoted...

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Virginia Legislators to Convene for 2025 Education Summit Focused on Bipartisan...

December 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2025 CARY, N.C. — Virginia lawmakers will gather on Tuesday, December 16, at the Library of Virginia for the 2025 Virginia Education Summit, an annual bipartisan convening of the House Education Committee...

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29 State Leaders Selected for Elite Bipartisan Education Fellowship

December 8, 2025

  ****  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows cohort brings together senior officials from across the country to collaborate on student-focused education solutions. Cary, NC. – At a time when education...

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After 263 State Leaders and 11 Sitting Governors, Hunt Institute Brings Proven...

October 10, 2025

****  Inaugural bipartisan fellowship selects 15 city leaders as research shows voters want education focused on workforce readiness, teacher support  CARY, N.C. – Fifteen mayors and city leaders from across the country have been...

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