Summer can be a time of growth, learning, and exploration for young people. But new #AA3PM data shows that 1 in 2 kids are missing out on the programs families want for them. Read more on the summer struggle for families: https://bit.ly/4fqKPNG

Research brief explores how Chicago’s Rebuild Foundation uses arts-making and placemaking to support cultural preservation, community well-being, and Black creativity on the South Side. https://bit.ly/4doxQcJ

New research highlights Ragamala Dance Company and how Bharatanatyam—a classical dance form of South India—continues to evolve through bold, contemporary artistic work. https://bit.ly/4w6O5nq

A new the Learning Policy Institute white paper offers evidence-based strategies for advancing leadership development and explores how principals can help address the pressing concerns facing our nation's schools. https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

In the Bay Area, artists and culture bearers are doing more than creating art. They’re building belonging, preserving culture, and strengthening communities. New research explores how. https://bit.ly/4vYxEZy

A new research brief from NYU Metro highlights the importance of building internal capacity and commitment, community and leadership buy in, diverse community partnerships, and multiple funding streams to sustain #summerlearning for students. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

What helps a school community thrive? A white paper from the Learning Policy Institute examines how an effective #principal can support a school environment that enables students, teachers, and families to succeed together. https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

“As young people transition into adolescence, their world is starting to expand. It's our job as caring adults to provide them with expanded possibilities and opportunities.” https://bit.ly/4eC1e1i

New research offers a closer look at the realities facing Latinx/é arts & culture organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The findings highlight growing demand, funding challenges, and opportunities to better support the field. https://bit.ly/44cNbsD

Art can help bridge communities. New research from the Bay Area shows how artists and culture bearers foster belonging, preserve traditions, and strengthen community through creative practice. https://bit.ly/4vYxEZy

Trying a new sport. Making a new friend. Speaking up in class. These everyday risks help young people learn, grow, and build identity. Learn more about what brain science tells us about adolescence: https://bit.ly/4eC1e1i

Parents want a summer of opportunity for young people – and support public funding to make that a reality! New data finds that 89% of parents are in favor of public funding for summer learning opportunities. https://bit.ly/4fqKPNG

When school leaders are supported, the entire school community benefits. A new white paper highlights how investing in effective #principals can strengthen support for educators, improve school culture & help schools navigate today’s biggest challenges. https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

How are districts sustaining #summerlearning programs in a climate of funding uncertainty? By diversifying their funding streams. A new brief from NYU Metro shares what this means and how 13 districts did it. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

A new the Learning Policy Institute white paper offers evidence-based strategies for advancing leadership development and explores how principals can help address the pressing concerns facing our nation's schools. https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

Community organizations are crucial #summerlearning partners for districts, providing enriching experiences and support services for students. Learn how districts leverage partnerships to strengthen outcomes and internal capacity in a new brief. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

Summer programs remain out of reach for millions, with low-income and middle-income families more likely to face barriers such as cost, transportation, and availability. See the full picture of summer program participation in new #AA3PM data. https://bit.ly/4fqKPNG

New research finds principals often value informal learning more than formal PD programs. Learn more about how school leaders continue to grow on the job and what districts can do to better support them in a new report. https://bit.ly/4ttg3be

Research brief explores how Chicago’s Rebuild Foundation uses arts-making and placemaking to support cultural preservation, community well-being, and Black creativity on the South Side. https://bit.ly/4doxQcJ

New research explores how BIPOC-centered arts organizations are working to preserve their histories—and what support they need to keep those stories from being lost. https://bit.ly/4wXWBpi

Tradition can be a force for innovation. A new brief explores how Ragamala Dance Company creates evolving, multidisciplinary work rooted in Bharatanatyam. https://bit.ly/4w6O5nq

What does “liberatory leadership” look like in practice? At BlackStar Projects: experimentation, shared power, and a deep investment in staff artistry. Learn more in this brief: https://bit.ly/4nobHQl

A new tool helps arts educators connect program design with the outcomes they want for young people—from relationships to career pathways. Watch the video to learn how it works. https://bit.ly/3NlAebl

Adaptive strategies for organizational well-being uplifted in new research from the Social Science Research Council conducted with arts organizations rooted in communities of color. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3Pxx853

What happens when the histories of BIPOC-centered arts organizations are at risk of being lost? New research explores the archival challenges these organizations face & how funders and archives can better support them. https://bit.ly/4wXWBpi

What does brain science tell us about adolescence? “It’s a really critical time when adults & society can have a very positive impact on the developing person.” Learn more from a professor of psychology and adolescent brain development, expert. https://bit.ly/4eC1e1i

A new brief looks at how an organization’s leadership model prioritizes staff’s artistry and creative development while supporting well-being. https://bit.ly/4nobHQl

How are districts sustaining their #summerlearning momentum? Explore the strategies 13 districts are using in this new research brief from NYU Metro. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

As policymakers and education leaders tackle today’s school crises - from #chronicabsenteeism to teacher shortages – investing in #principals should be a key part of any solution. Join us & The Learning Policy Institute on June 8 to learn why: https://bit.ly/437ZBle

What does it really take to support principals? MCEL highlights several shifts districts can make to better support school leaders: https://bit.ly/4f4SwZC

Nationwide, parents of 24.6M kids want a summer program for their child. However, roughly half of these children are missing out on the positive and engaging experiences summer can hold. New #AA3PM data paints the full picture of summer program participation in America: https://bit.ly/4fqKPNG

New brief: how an organization’s creative efforts and revitalization of physical spaces support cultural resilience and economic development. https://bit.ly/4doxQcJ

How can investing in #principals help states & districts address #chronicabsenteeism, student #mentalhealth, and #teacher retention? Join us on June 8 to learn more from LPI's chief knowledge officer @LDH_ed, Wallace's VP of Research & other field experts. https://bit.ly/437ZBle

Real support for school leaders requires systemwide alignment across central office teams. Read more from MCEL’s Harrison Peters and Steve Gering. https://bit.ly/4f4SwZC

As policymakers and education leaders tackle today’s school crises - from #chronicabsenteeism to teacher shortages – investing in #principals should be a key part of any solution. Join us & The Learning Policy Institute on June 8 to learn why: https://bit.ly/437ZBle

“The role of the principal continues to evolve from manager to instructional leader, and we see greater emphasis on the principal as an individual who can shape a school’s climate and culture as well.” https://bit.ly/4tvvnmL

As policymakers and education leaders tackle today’s school crises - from #chronicabsenteeism to teacher shortages – investing in #principals should be a key part of any solution, says a new white paper from the Learning Policy Institute. Here’s why: https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

How can investing in #principals help states & districts address #chronicabsenteeism, student #mentalhealth, and #teacher retention? Join us on June 8 to learn more from LPI's chief knowledge officer @LDH_ed, Wallace's VP of Research & other field experts. https://bit.ly/437ZBle

A new research brief from NYU Metro highlights the importance of building internal capacity and commitment, community and leadership buy in, diverse community partnerships, and multiple funding streams to sustain #summerlearning for students. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

Archives and funding agencies have opportunities to seek out, value & provide greater care for the records of BIPOC-centered arts organizations, according to a new research brief. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4wXWBpi

New report from the Social Science Research Council offers field-level insights into how community-based arts organizations navigate trust, artistic value, labor, governance & placemaking amidst a shifting cultural and funding landscape. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3Pxx853

Nearly two-thirds of principals say they’re satisfied with their professional learning overall, but about half also say they don’t have enough opportunities. Read more in a new report from Vanderbilt University. https://bit.ly/4ttg3be

“Investing in strong, well-supported principal leadership may be the highest-leverage strategy states and districts can use to address the many crises schools face, and yet it remains chronically overlooked.” https://bit.ly/4tVrzM1

As policymakers and education leaders tackle today’s school crises - from #chronicabsenteeism to teacher shortages – investing in #principals should be a key part of any solution. Join us & The Learning Policy Institute on June 8 to learn why: https://bit.ly/437ZBle

What if adolescent risk-taking isn’t a problem to solve, but a key part of learning & growth? UCLA’s Adriana Galván, expert in adolescent brain development, explains why relationships, exploration, and OST opportunities matter during adolescence. https://bit.ly/4eC1e1i

When school leaders are supported, the entire school community benefits. A new white paper highlights how investing in effective #principals can strengthen support for educators, improve school culture & help schools navigate today’s biggest challenges. https://bit.ly/4dGXV6Y

As policymakers and education leaders tackle today’s school crises - from #chronicabsenteeism to teacher shortages – investing in #principals should be a key part of any solution. Join us & The Learning Policy Institute on June 8 to learn why: https://bit.ly/437ZBle

When young people participate in community-based arts programs, the benefits can last a lifetime. But how can that long-term impact be understood? Learn how a new tool helps capture the outcomes youth arts programs make possible. https://bit.ly/3NlAebl

How can investing in #principals help states & districts address #chronicabsenteeism, student #mentalhealth, and #teacher retention? Join us on June 8 to learn more from LPI's chief knowledge officer @LDH_ed, Wallace's VP of Research & other field experts. https://bit.ly/437ZBle

Afterschool & youth program staff are deeply committed to helping young people thrive, but many say they need more support to stay in the field. The Power of Us Workforce Survey explores what drives the workforce and what’s needed next: https://bit.ly/4d3Jhqj