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May 19, 2026
Read the One Pager version here. Student parents represent a significant and largely untapped segment of North Carolina’s workforce pipeline. An estimated 1.2 million North Carolinians under age 65 have some college experience but no...
April 9, 2026
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long served as catalysts for opportunity, developing talent, strengthening communities, and contributing to economic mobility across generations. As states continue to align education,...
January 28, 2026
A Call for Education Champions Authors: Jaalil Hart, Ph.D., Director of K-12 and Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D., President and CEO The 2026 Across the Aisle Poll delivers a clear message from parents and voters: public education must be a priority for...
January 23, 2026
This resource provides an overview of the historic underfunding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), highlighting the policy decisions that have contributed to persistent inequities and the implications for students,...
January 5, 2026
31 lawmakers meet with The Hunt Institute bipartisan policy retreat to discuss early childhood systems, the educator pipeline, artificial intelligence in classrooms, and workforce pathways. What does Missouri need most to prepare students for the...
December 17, 2025
New data reveals 88% of credentials don't guarantee wage gains. Learn about the "credential value gap" and how to choose educational pathways that lead to economic mobility. Author: Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D. If you're investing time, money, and...
November 5, 2025
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. October 2025 Webinar...
October 29, 2025
In Virginia, 30 schools joined the Virginia English Learner Network to improve literacy instruction for English Learners. Supported by The Hunt Institute and national experts, this collaboration led to measurable gains in student achievement....
October 15, 2025
Despite driving STEM achievement and economic mobility, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) continue to receive less than one percent of federal research and development funding. Addressing this imbalance is key to strengthening...
October 6, 2025
NAEP scores often make headlines, but they don’t tell the whole story. It’s time to rethink what student readiness really means and how we measure it. Authors: Javaid Siddiqi, Ph.D., Kathleen E. Arney, M.Ed., and Sarah Lewisohn National...
