The Hunt Institute
The Triangle
Established in 2001, The Hunt Institute honors the legacy of James B. Hunt, Jr., the former governor of North Carolina who distinguished himself as an ardent champion of education.
The Hunt Institute brings together people and resources to inspire and inform elected officials and policymakers about key issues in education, resulting in visionary leaders who are prepared to take strategic action for greater educational outcomes and student success.
In 2016, The Hunt Institute became an independent, nonprofit entity and joined forces with Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy to pursue research, educational partnerships, and events related to improving education policy.
Former Governor of North Carolina Jim Hunt (1977-1985, 1993-2001) served four historic terms as governor of the state. Under his leadership in the 1990s, North Carolina public schools improved test scores more than any other state according to the Rand Corporation .
While in office, Governor Hunt focused on early childhood development and improvements in quality of teaching.
Programs
- Early Childhood Engagement
- Education Governors
- Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows
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