Javaid Siddiqi
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Former teacher, principal, school board member, and VA Sec of Ed. Current President & CEO of The @Hunt_Institute. Sharing my thoughts on #education and #equity.
Joined August 2012
At @Hunt_Institute, we’re at our best when we’re setting the table. We bring policymakers together—across differences—to wrestle with the hardest issues in education. Always with one goal in mind: better outcomes for kids. That’s the work. That’s the why.
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In a new national survey, the majority of parents, regardless of political affiliation, believe the developmental needs of young children outweigh economic arguments when it comes to child care funding. Data from @ChildCareAware
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Tech workforce innovation is a must!.
🚀 Mississippi is betting big on AI!. Gov. Tate Reeves just announced $9.1 MILLION in grants through the new MAI-TAP initiative — the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program — aimed at training the next generation of machine learning and tech professionals. Amazon Web Services
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One of @Hunt_Institute's Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows. always great to know our Lt. Governors care about education. #HKFellows.
Proud to serve on the @NLGA Executive Committee—bringing together lieutenant governors nationwide to share insights and strengthen our states.
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RT @arunamiller: Proud to serve on the @NLGA Executive Committee—bringing together lieutenant governors nationwide to share insights and s….
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The FAFSA completion rate has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels!. It is up by 17.5 percent, with Tennessee having 66.2 percent of the Class of 2025 completing the FAFSA.
After the 2024 FAFSA fiasco, @NCANetwork estimates that completion rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels. I hope someone is following what happened to that class. It works out to ~ 250,000 fewer kids who completed the FAFSA last year.
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As states invest in early literacy, the question remains: how do we support older students who still struggle to read?. Today's session on secondary literacy brought state leaders and experts together to explore research-based strategies that meet the moment. @ColleenDanilson
We're back for Day 2 of The Path Forward Summit. Here's some pics from last night - a session with @NWEA, @ReadOnArizona, @lisacoons10, and @BobWise48!. Dr. Coons highlighted the importance of leveraging bipartisan partners to create a space for school leaders and teachers to
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Pics from our Collaborative Choice Conversations: State teams are diving into shared problems of practice—from assessment to training to implementation—and gathering insights from peers and experts across the room.
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Excited to what the team accomplishes here.
📍 We’re on the ground in Minneapolis for Day 1 of #ThePathForward Summit!.State leaders, educator prep programs, and literacy champions are coming together to build systems rooted in the science of reading. Follow along for highlights! 📚✨
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“When we define education, we shouldn’t put limits on what that means.”. Grateful for the powerful message from Governor Tate Reeves at this week’s ACT Summit. As a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow, his commitment to expanding opportunity for all Mississippi students is clear.
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The results of this study are worth noting!.
A new study out of Dallas shows a clear outcome: when more 6th graders are automatically placed in advanced math, more students take Algebra 1 by 8th grade—a key milestone toward college-level math in high school. THREAD - 1/4
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Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is an incredibly committed education champion in Hawai‘i. Her work to expand the Preschool Open Doors program will help thousands of families access early learning. @lgsylvialuke.
📣 Preschool Open Doors enrollment opens today!. With expanded income limits, more Hawaiʻi families now qualify for tuition subsidies. Apply now for the 2025–26 school year—first come, first served!
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Students are asked to choose between college readiness and career training. Why not both?. On July 31, I’ll be tuning in to @Hunt_Institute’s next #HomeroomWebinar on how AP and CTE can work together to open more doors for students. Register:
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Enjoyed moderating today’s #ACTSummit conversation with legislative education leaders, including Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow Rep. Terri Collins, on how states are preparing students for life after high school—through career pathways, credentials, and real options. Also
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@educationweek Finally: Be consistent. Explain your decisions. Stick to your values. In moments of uncertainty, teams look to leaders for steady, sound judgment—and consistency is what helps build that long-term trust.
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@educationweek Second: Authenticity builds connection. School leaders don’t need to have all the answers. Admitting your own limitations (especially around SEL) and leaning on your team’s strengths creates room for honest collaboration.
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@educationweek First: Empathy matters. Teachers notice when leaders take their challenges seriously. Active listening, showing up fully, and validating staff concerns go a long way in building trust—and that trust creates space for meaningful support.
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We’re seeing more kindergartners struggle with self-regulation. It affects classrooms AND entire school communities. So how can school leaders respond in a way that truly supports students and staff?. @educationweek
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Proud of this state!.
North Carolina is once again leading the nation — ranked America’s Top State for Business in 2025 by CNBC. With a thriving economy, a world-class workforce, and smart, forward-thinking policies, our state continues to attract record-breaking investment from companies like Amazon
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See you there!! (you too, @jclantz).
One more day until the inaugural, sold-out #ACTSummit begins—and we’re ready to hit the ground running in Nashville!
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