CARY — A Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education member is part of the fourth cohort of the Hunt Institute’s North Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows Program.
Terry Locklear, who serves as the District 4 representative on the Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education, anticipates participating in the program. Locklear serves as Interim Director of the Office of Online Learning at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity to develop the knowledge needed to lead on education reform and discuss policy levers related to Education in North Carolina,” Locklear said.
“I look forward to collaborating with leaders from NC, learning from others from around the nation, and bringing those insights back to share with my colleagues at The Public School of Robeson County. I cannot express how thankful I am to the Hunt Institute for inviting me to participate in this excellent program,” he added.
Locklear is one of many leaders across the state to take part in the program, which “aims to provide a bipartisan group of future education policymakers and aspiring state and local elected officials in North Carolina with the resources, space, and expertise needed to develop thoughtful positions on a variety of education policy issues,” according to a press release by The Hunt Institute.
“The Hunt State Policy Fellows program provides local policymakers and community leaders with an introduction to current policy challenges and opportunities across the education continuum,” said Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, CEO and President of The Hunt Institute. “I’m looking forward to meeting our newest cohort and am excited to follow their journeys as policymakers in the years to come.”
PSRC Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson congratulated Locklear on the opportunity to participate in the program.
“This is an exciting opportunity that will allow Mr. Locklear to hone his skills and to learn more about how he can continue his work to support students in Robeson County,” Dr. Williamson said. “This program will also help strengthen his resolve to continue our work to provide all students with the sound basic education they need to be successful in school and in life.”
Fellows will meet and participate in three sessions from May through September, according to the Hunt Institute. Sessions will focus on early childhood, K-12 and higher education, respectively. The program will allow fellows to network and become stronger advocates for students across the state.
“Each cohort of Hunt State Policy Fellows brings together a dynamic group of dedicated local leaders eager to delve into education policy,” Dr. Siddiqi added. “I am enthusiastic about the impact this program will have on their future work and am eager to witness how it shapes their careers. This initiative seamlessly aligns with The Hunt Institute’s mission of collaborating with senior state officials across the country and cultivating education-focused policymakers within our state.”
About The Hunt Institute
The Hunt Institute, an affiliate of the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, is a recognized leader in the movement to transform public education. Marshaling expertise from a nationwide partner network since its establishment in 2001, The Institute brings together people and resources that help build and nurture visionary leadership and mobilize strategic action for greater educational outcomes and student success. For more information, please visit: http://www.hunt-institute.org/
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