Early Efforts | Registered Apprenticeships: Transforming the Early Care and Learning Workforce

Thursday, July 16 | 2 p.m. ET | 11. a.m. PT

Register now for this webinar on early childhood registered apprenticeships and explore how registered apprenticeships are transforming the early childhood education workforce. As the sector faces unprecedented staffing challenges and funding constraints, registered apprenticeships offer a proven solution to recruit, train, and retain qualified early childhood educators while providing them with debt-free pathways to lifetime credentials and career options.

Participants will learn:

• What registered apprenticeships are and how they differ from traditional education pathways

• How apprenticeships work in early childhood settings, including the “earn while you learn” model that allows aspiring educators to gain classroom experience while completing their education

• Funding opportunities available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and state workforce development boards

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Homeroom with Education Leaders | Unlocking Workforce Pell Access

Thursday, July 23 | 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. PT

This session will explain the new FAFSA process and outline program eligibility criteria for the new Workforce Pell Grant. This exciting new federal program expands Pell Grant eligibility to short-term job-training programs that have historically been excluded from federal higher education funding. However, programs have to meet a steep new set of requirements if students are to receive the grant. We show participants how using the right tools can make for a more efficient experience for both institutions and adult learners.

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Homeroom with Education Leaders | Math Policy and Practice

Wednesday, August 12 | 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. PT

States across the country are rethinking how mathematics is taught, assessed, and supported, moving beyond compliance-driven approaches toward policies that meaningfully improve student outcomes. From revising standards and instructional materials to investing in teacher development and reexamining course pathways, leading states are aligning policy with the realities of classroom practice. This webinar will explore how states are “moving the needle” in math by connecting bold policy decisions with implementation strategies that support educators and expand access to rigorous, high-quality mathematics for all students. At the same time, while national attention in recent years has rightly focused on improving literacy outcomes, the data is clear that mathematics must be an equal priority. Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that student performance in math remains a significant concern: twelfth-grade math scores in 2024 declined compared to both 2019 and earlier years, reaching the lowest levels since the assessment began, and gaps between higher- and lower-performing students have widened. Even where modest gains have emerged in earlier grades, progress has been uneven, with lower-performing students often not experiencing the same improvements as their peers. These trends underscore the need for sustained, coordinated attention to math teaching and learning alongside literacy efforts. Join The Hunt Institute for a conversation with state leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are driving this work forward. Panelists will share how their states are navigating key challenges, including balancing rigor and equity, supporting instructional coherence, and scaling effective practices across diverse districts. Participants will gain insight into what is working, where challenges remain, and how policy can serve as a lever for sustainable improvement in math teaching and learning.

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Homeroom with Education Leaders | From the Ballot to the Policy Agenda: What State Elections Mean for Education

Wednesday, September 9 | 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. PT

While national elections often dominate headlines, the most consequential decisions shaping K–12 education are made at the state level. Governors, state legislatures, and state boards of education hold primary authority over school funding, academic standards, teacher workforce policy, and accountability systems, making state elections a critical driver of education policy and practice across the country. As the 2026 election cycle intensifies, understanding the stakes of these races is essential for educators, policymakers, and advocates alike. This webinar will explore how state-level election outcomes influence the direction of education policy, from investments in teacher pay and workforce pipelines to priorities in literacy, mathematics, and college and career readiness. Panelists will examine how campaign issues translate into governing agendas, how ballot measures and legislative control shape policy implementation, and what education leaders should anticipate in the months following the election. Grounded in a bipartisan, nonpartisan lens, the conversation will elevate how states can move beyond political rhetoric to advance policies that improve student outcomes.

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