The Hunt Institute – PHENND

Webinar: Postsecondary Pathways – Promoting Postsecondary College Enrollment – May 15

hillarya — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:52:14 +0000

Promoting postsecondary college enrollment is crucial for expanding opportunities, closing achievement gaps, and ensuring that all students have access to the life-changing benefits of higher education, and this session will explore effective strategies to make that vision a reality. This session will cover key topics such as addressing barriers to enrollment, leveraging community partnerships, and providing effective guidance and resources for students and their families. Whether you are an educator, school counselor, or community leader, this webinar will equip you with actionable tools and knowledge to help increase college enrollment rates, support underrepresented populations, and ensure that more students have access to the opportunities that postsecondary education provides.

Date and Time: May 15, 2025, 2:00 PM

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Early Childhood Issue Brief – Strong Foundations: Promoting Diverse and Inclusive Preschool Settings

hillarya — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:20:04 +0000

A new brief released by The Hunt Institute addresses the importance of diversity in preschools. Due to rapid brain development before kindergarten, students thrive when they have access to high-quality education early on. The evidence shared demonstrates the academic, cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of diversity and inclusivity. Additionally, the authors provide recommendations for policymakers searching for ways to create more diverse classrooms—for example, robust wrap-around services and comprehensive training and professional development. The authors conclude that by enacting practical policy solutions, inclusive classrooms ensure educational equity and a strong start for all children.

Webinar: Postsecondary Pathways | State Spotlight: Pennsylvania – May 6

hillarya — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:03:29 +0000

The Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education (PASSHE) is working to come up with creative solutions to reimagine its higher education system. On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM, The Hunt Institute will talk with the individuals behind these efforts to create higher quality programs and student supports. Panelists include:

Dan Greenstein, Chancellor, PASSHE
Denise Pearson, Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, PASSHE
Tanya Garcia, Deputy Secretary for the Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education, PASSHE
Wil Del Pilar, Vice President of Higher Education Policy and Practice, The Education Trust

You can register for the webinar here.