Gov. Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for NC for 38 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for federal Public Assistance and Individual Assistance in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Read the full press release: ncdps.gov/news/press-rel…

BOONE FRIENDS: Hearing that Appalachian State has opened the central dining hall on campus. They have power, internet, and are serving food. You do not need to be a student, if you need help.

People who need help reconnecting with loved ones missing after #Helene can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Be prepared to provide as much detail available to assist operators in potentially locating missing loved ones. Info from American Red Cross: redcross.org/safeandwell

We are on the ground in NC working with the state to support needs following #Helene. Resources have already arrived & many more are on the way. People in NC can apply for disaster assistance on DisasterAssistance.gov, on the FEMA App or by calling 1-800-621-3362. More⤵️

This from the Assistant Principal of Watauga High. Watauga High School & Innovation Academy Watauga County Schools

Milton is forecast to be a major hurricane when it reaches the west coast of the Florida Peninsula midweek. Do not focus on the details of the forecast. There is still significant uncertainty in the eventual track and intensity of #Milton. While it is too soon to specify the

New NC Hurricane Helene relief bill includes some items weakening authority of Mo Green, supt.-elect of public instruction. He'd lose right to appeal decisions made by Charter Schools Review Board. The Center for Safer Schools would transfer from DPI to SBI. #nced #ncpol #ncga

UCLA's fall class bucks trend of diversity decline at elite colleges after affirmative action ban latimes.com/california/sto…

The #THITeam is thrilled to be in Washington, D.C., to launch the 11th cohort of the The Hunt Institute’s #HKFellows! Our fellows are excited to discuss critical topics that ensure students across the education continuum have the resources they need to succeed. #EdPolicy

Proud to join the 11th Cohort of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows with the The Hunt Institute today and excited to work with national leaders to advance policies that strengthen education and expand opportunities for every student. #HKFellows #Education

Hunt Institute Board Chair, Sec. Arne Duncan, and Vice-Chair, Susana Martinez, speak to #HKFellows about leveraging their influence to create meaningful impacts for students in their states. #EdPolicy

The boys were pumped to have Huge Caniac Roy Cooper read the lineup before tonight's game 👏

Honored to provide opening remarks for the 4th annual The Hunt Institute Oklahoma Legislators Retreat! My main message? Toss the R or the D out of things and let’s get to work to solve problems in early childhood. 💜#OKLR25

Grateful to see coverage of our Holshouser Legislators Retreat, where leaders come together to discuss critical issues like early ed, AI, funding, and workforce alignment. We don’t lobby or push a legislative agenda—we create space for collaboration and finding common ground.

At SCORE’s Future Forward Summit with none other than Gina Zhang from myFutureNC. Excited to learn on behalf of The The Hunt Institute!

Voters want solutions, not blame! The The Hunt Institute's "Accros the Aisle" survey—led by our CEO/President Javaid Siddiqi & Governor Bob Wise—shows bipartisan support for school safety, literacy, & workforce readiness. #nced #edpolicy Check it out: edweek.org/policy-politic…

Kudos to our team out at the Governors' Advisors Retreat for a great Day 1!! Also fantastic dinner remarks from AZ Governor Katie Hobbs last night. Thank you for the hospitality Governor! Governor Katie Hobbs Javaid Siddiqi Bob Wise Senator T'wina Nobles

Wishing a very happy birthday to Governor Jim Hunt! Your legacy inspires our work every day—and we’re proud to carry it forward. 🎉 From all of us at The Hunt Institute: thank you. youtu.be/A7srf59ncJI

On June 5th, join The The Hunt Institute for an #EarlyEfforts webinar focused on the Foundations of Early Learning! Register here to attend: ow.ly/nIEW50W3txk

Flooding is significant with vast loss of vehicular property. Please stay home and do not drive, if at all possible.