Research shows that 42% of LGBTQ youth expressed seriously considering suicide. Outside of educational support needs, studies suggest our nation is experiencing a mental health crisis amongst youth and college-aged LGBTQ persons. Join us as we focus on the importance of creating inclusive environments that aid in improving the mental health and educational outcomes of LGBTQ students.

Join The Hunt Institute & digiLEARN for a deeper dive into the growing world of micro-credentials as a means to keep and retain highly-skilled educators. This conversation will highlight best practices for developing and producing quality assurance standards related to micro-credentials and explore barriers (as well as solutions) to widespread implementation.

Join The Hunt Institute and The U.S. Department of Education for a timely conversation about our nation’s educational priorities, how the federal budget can be leveraged to meet student needs across the country, and the challenges that may lie ahead for districts after September 2024’s ESSER deadline.

As the cost for higher education continues to increase, students are looking for different ways to finance their education. This discussion will look at the importance of 529 plans more broadly, as well as ways states can better inform students about this financial opportunity.

As technology continues to advance, it is becoming more ubiquitous in the daily lives of all Americans – young children included. This panel will discuss both the risks and opportunities presented by the continuing incorporation of technology into the lives of young children.

Innovation in the classroom is an essential ingredient in creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment and can be a meaningful change for a student’s success. Join us for a conversation on exciting developments and discover how they are transforming the way we teach and learn to better serve students’ needs and abilities.
 

The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated longstanding challenges within the child care industry, fueling a workforce/compensation crisis and creating new barriers to access and affordability. Join an expert panel as The Hunt Institute and Early Learning Nation partner to explore practical solutions.

During this webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to hear more from experts who are studying principal retention and leaders who are implementing change to create a stronger school community for principals and educators.

Join us for this important conversation to explore national trends related to rural student engagement, the role of higher education in rural student economic mobility, and considerations for states as they work to define rural to increase postsecondary attainment.