Hunt Institute

The Hunt Institute, located at 1000 Park Forty Plaza in Durham, North Carolina, is dedicated to driving improvement across the education continuum. Founded by Governor Jim Hunt, the institute brings together resources and people to cultivate visionary leadership and strategic action for better educational outcomes and student success. Programs offered by The Hunt Institute focus on informing and inspiring elected officials and policymakers to make decisions that benefit all children through quality education. Equity is a core value of the institute, which aims to provide a quality education for every child, preparing them for citizenship, college, and the workforce. The institute offers various resources and programs, including the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows network, State Legislators Retreat model, and technical assistance to Early Childhood State Teams. With a nonpartisan foundation, The Hunt Institute is committed to engaging state policymakers and leaders to improve education for all.