Today, on the birthday of Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. we remember and proudly honor him through a celebration of 25 years of The Hunt Institute. Join us for 25 Years of Leadership. 25 Weeks of Impact. Founded by Governor Hunt and grounded in his belief that education is the foundation of opportunity, The Hunt Institute has spent the past quarter century creating bipartisan convening that bring together governors, lawmakers, educators, and leaders from across the country to advance policies that help students succeed. Over the next 25 weeks, we’ll share 25 stories that reflect the people, partnerships, programs, and moments that have shaped our journey and lifting up the impact made possible through a shared commitment to public education. As we honor this milestone, we also celebrate the legacy of Governor Hunt’s leadership and vision for a stronger future for all students. #TheHuntInstitute25 #25YearsOfImpact #EducationLeadership

Thank you to everyone who joined #HomeroomEd today and to Dr. Mary Wall (@CurriculumAssoc), Commissioner @PenderMakin, Sen. Jeff Raatz, Dr. Jeni Corn (@NCCollaboratory), and @DrJamaalYoung for a great conversation on moving from high-quality materials to high-quality instruction.

Today at 2pm ET! Join us for a #HomeroomEd as Dr. Mary Wall (@CurriculumAssoc) moderates a conversation with Commissioner @PenderMakin, Sen. Jeff Raatz, Dr. Jeni Corn (@NCCollaboratory), and @DrJamaalYoung on coherent state math implementation. Register here: buff.ly/ZnAREHj

Tomorrow at 2pm ET: how can states make sure high-quality math materials lead to high-quality instruction? Join Dr. Mary Wall from @CurriculumAssoc, Commissioner @PenderMakin, Sen. Jeff Raatz, Dr. Jeni Corn from @NCCollaboratory, and @DrJamaalyoung for a #HomeroomEd session to find out! Register here: buff.ly/ZnAREHj

Materials alone don’t change classroom practice. Thursday at 2pm ET, #HomeroomEd explores the state policy strategies that connect curriculum, expectations, professional learning, and implementation supports in math. Register here: buff.ly/ZnAREHj

One week away! Join us for a #HomeroomEd on 10/29 to learn how states can turn high-quality math materials into high-quality instruction. Featuring Dr. Mary Wall from @CurriculumAssoc, @PenderMakin, Sen. Jeff Raatz, Dr. Jeni Corn from @NCCollaboratory, and @DrJamaalyoung. Register here: buff.ly/ZnAREHj

“The Hunt Institute truly made an impact in the State of Delaware. So use The Hunt Institute, get the data and get your community leaders involved.” - Governor Hall-Long

Lane Russell (@hunt_institute) sends off our second cohort. Thank you to all the mayors, experts, and partners who joined us in Kansas City. We are excited to see how these leaders take these strategies back to their communities. #HuntLeeMayors

Misty Chandler of the Kauffman Foundation moderates Mayor @LilyWuKansas and former Delaware Governor Bethany Hall-Long for a conversation on navigating political dynamics and advancing strong education agendas. #HuntLeeMayors

Afterschool programs play an important role in helping students thrive and giving working families greater support. Dan Weisberg (@WallaceFdn), Dr. Femi Vance (@AIRInforms), and Ellie Mitchell of the Maryland Out of School Time Network are equipping mayors with practical strategies to expand access, strengthen partnerships, and build sustainable funding for high-quality programs in their communities. #HuntLeeMayors

How do we build accountability systems that actually drive school improvement? Jo Martell (Curriculum Associates), Dr. Antoinette Mitchell (@OSSEDC), and Stacey Preis (@MOEducation) share their insights on measuring what matters. #HuntLeeMayors

To start off Day 2, Dr. Jasmine Jenkins (@BloombergDotOrg), Dr. Andrea Zayas (@charteralliance), and former Senator Lauren Arthur are diving into the role of charter schools in local education ecosystems and how city leaders can ensure school choice leads to strong outcomes for students. #HuntLeeMayors

We’re closing out Day 1 with a timely conversation on the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Linda Jacobson (@lrj417/@The74) is leading a dinner discussion with @Jorge_Elorza of Education Reform Now and Dr. Deb Gist of Future School Fund on what the new tax credit could mean for cities, schools, and families. #HuntLeeMayors

Zoning barriers can limit cities’ ability to grow and meet community needs. Our resource experts are sharing strategies for how mayors can prioritize the “right to zone” to support housing expansion, encourage development, and build stronger communities. #HuntLeeMayors

Opening welcome remarks from @jsiddiqi7 and Mayor @QuintonLucasKC. We are excited to be in Kansas City, MO for 2 days of conversations with local leaders. #HuntLeeMayors

Affordable childcare isn’t just a family issue but rather a workforce priority. Dr. Lee Johnson ( @SouthernEdFound), Sheri Penney (@BPC_Bipartisian) and Jammie Albert (@leagueofcities) are leading a conversation on how mayors can build public-private partnerships to help businesses recruit talent while supporting working parents. #HuntLeeMayors

Zoning and land-use policies often decide where childcare centers can go. Dr. Shelly Massur (@RenPhilanthropy), Sarah Toce (@MDFinanceSD) and Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax (@austintexasgov) are sharing how cities can use zoning reform, adaptive reuse, and streamlined permitting to expand access for families. #HuntLeeMayors

Brain science and economics tell the same story: investing early pays off for entire communities. Kathy Stohr (Pritzker Children’s Initiative), Josh Davis (@StriveTogether), and Dr. Dayna Long (@UCSFChildrens) are breaking down why early childhood development is one of the smartest investments a city can make. #HuntLeeMayors

How can local leaders drive real progress in education? Kameelah Shaheed-Diallo of City Fund is moderating a discussion with our cohort on the policy tools available to city leaders and where they can make the biggest impact over the next nine months. #HuntLeeMayors

Cohort 2 of the Hunt-Lee Mayors Leadership Fellows kicks off in Kansas City, Missouri! We open with remarks from our President & CEO, Dr. Javaid Siddiqi (@jsiddiqi7) and Mayor @QuintonLucasKC. #HuntLeeMayors

Excited to be part of the 2nd cohort of The Hunt Institute's Hunt-Lee Mayors Leadership Fellows program! #HuntLeeMayors