Mayor Flaggs Honored with Invitation to The Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation Fellows’ Program

VICKSBURG, MS. – Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. of Vicksburg has been honored with an invitation to participate in The Hunt Institute’s Early Learning Nation(al) Fellows (ELN) program. This prestigious, invitation-only program is designed to support bipartisan local elected leaders who are committed to establishing their communities as national leaders in early childhood education.

The Hunt Institute, a national nonpartisan nonprofit, was founded by four-term North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt in 2001, and 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.

Mayor Flaggs had the honor of being one of only three mayors chosen from Mississippi for this inaugural cohort. Mayor Flaggs will be representing Mississippi alongside two other distinguished mayors from the state, Mayor Leonard Gaskin of Columbus and Mayor Andrew Gilich of Biloxi. The ELN program provides a unique opportunity for local leaders to network with peers and experts from across the nation, sharing strategies and insights to enhance early childhood learning.

“I am truly honored to be invited to this program and excited to represent our city as well as the Great State of Mississippi alongside my fellow mayors,” said Mayor Flaggs. “Early childhood education is the foundation for our future, and investing in it means investing in the success of our children and our community. This program will provide invaluable resources and connections to help us advance our efforts in Vicksburg.”

As part of the Fellowship, Mayor Flaggs will participate in two virtual sessions and attend an in-person preconference session at the Early Childhood Leadership Summit in Las Vegas this September. All expenses, including travel, for the program are covered by The Hunt Institute, allowing Mayor Flaggs to focus on gaining insights and forging new partnerships.

“The early childhood landscape can be complex, especially at the local level and I’m pleased to see Mayor Flaggs focus on investing his time in this area,” said The Hunt Institute’s President & CEO, Dr. Javaid Siddiqi. “Equipping policymakers with access to research and national experts is an essential step in building stronger early childhood systems.”

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/

For further inquiries or additional information, please contact Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. at 601-942-0492.