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

According to new data from RAND, teacher & principal turnover is declining from pandemic-era highs and nearing prepandemic levels, though disparities, especially in urban districts, persist. https://bit.ly/41pDp53

How does a community define itself? Who speaks for it, and who is left out? Research with @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social & The Union for Contemporary Art explores how arts orgs rooted in communities of color navigate legacy, trust & belonging. https://bit.ly/4tCvqi9

How can arts organizations build trust in communities they weren’t originally rooted in? A study of The Union for Contemporary Art in North Omaha examines the complexity of newcomer leadership and community endorsement. https://bit.ly/4qz5nWe

A founder's legacy can shape an organization long after a transition. An ethnographic study of the Chicago Sinfonietta explores how its history informs fundraising, programming, and community relationships today. https://bit.ly/4aLBi0N

DYK early planning and collaboration across school districts’ departments are vital to building and sustaining high-quality #summerlearning programs? Learn more about this and other key strategies districts are using to maximize summer in a new brief. https://bit.ly/4to7JsN

How can founder legacy shape an arts organization long after a transition in leadership? A study of the Chicago Sinfonietta examines how founder Paul Freeman’s vision to elevate Black composers continues to guide the orchestra today. https://bit.ly/4aLBi0N

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

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

Research from the University of Pittsburgh identifies 7 key characteristics of community-based #YouthArts programs that support positive outcomes for diverse youth. Read more about them: https://bit.ly/4aOcZOF

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

Save the date for NSLA's annual Summer Planning Bootcamp, a free, virtual event on 4/17 from 12–2:30 PM EST. Learn from education & youth development experts as they share practical resources, insights, & strategies you can use to strengthen your programs. https://bit.ly/4bVi3Tj

OST programs are evolving, but 22.6 million kids still lack access. Explore how practitioners, researchers, and funders can meet the growing demand for quality afterschool and summer programs. https://bit.ly/3ZpkdUb

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

Securing community members’ trust is a particularly complex process for newcomer organizations serving communities of color, according to a new brief. https://bit.ly/4qz5nWe

Joining #AERA2026? Don’t miss the Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture where Bianca J. Baldridge will examine youth work, community-based education & how history, resistance, & community knowledge can inform more just educational futures. 4/11 11:45am. https://bit.ly/3Q4hIFd

A new article explores how @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social and The Union for Contemporary Art wrestle with belonging, legacy, and trust in the arts. https://bit.ly/4tCvqi9

Happy #APWeek! Assistant principals play a critical role in schools. And with the right support, many are well positioned to become future principals. Learn how districts can support that path: https://bit.ly/4v0QKP3

Save the date for NSLA's annual Summer Planning Bootcamp, a free, virtual event on 4/17 from 12–2:30 PM EST. Learn from education & youth development experts as they share practical resources, insights, & strategies you can use to strengthen your programs. https://bit.ly/4bVi3Tj

Attending #AERA2026? We’ve pulled together Wallace-affiliated research and partner sessions happening this year. Take a look and plan your schedule! https://bit.ly/4smC89Y

What does it look like to build OST systems with communities, not just for them? Family League of Baltimore offers practical lessons for OST intermediaries nationwide: https://bit.ly/4r5UGLR

Happy #APWeek! Assistant principals play a critical role in schools. And with the right support, many are well positioned to become future principals. Learn how districts can support that path: https://bit.ly/4v0QKP3

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

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

Save the date 4/14! Register here for a practical webinar focused on how nonprofit leaders can thoughtfully rethink programmatic and organizational structures to align mission impact with financial health: https://bit.ly/4rowaFf

More than two-thirds of assistant principals never apply to be principals. Here are some tips for how districts can help change that: https://bit.ly/4v0QKP3

Want a practical way to design stronger youth arts programs? In this video, researcher Kylie Peppler explains a new tool that helps arts organizations identify youth outcomes and the program elements that support them. https://bit.ly/3NlAebl

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

More than two-thirds of assistant principals never apply to be principals. Here are some tips for how districts can help change that: https://bit.ly/4v0QKP3

How are school districts preparing aspiring leaders for future leadership roles? Baltimore City Schools describes how its 12-month residency program is developing the skills and knowledge strong candidates need to succeed. https://bit.ly/4a4X6TS

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

According to new data from RAND, teacher & principal turnover is declining from pandemic-era highs and nearing prepandemic levels, though disparities, especially in urban districts, persist. https://bit.ly/41pDp53

How does a community define itself? Who speaks for it, and who is left out? Research with @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social & The Union for Contemporary Art explores how arts orgs rooted in communities of color navigate legacy, trust & belonging. https://bit.ly/4tCvqi9

Family League of Baltimore is strengthening OST systems by centering community voices, supporting grassroots organizations, and using data to improve programs. Here’s how other #OST intermediaries can learn from Baltimore: https://bit.ly/3ZMVoBz

What happens when districts invite community voices into the principal hiring process? A new report details how District of Columbia Public Schools expanded existing practices to engage students, families, and community members in the principal selection process. https://bit.ly/4k6gCnx

Save the date 4/14! Register here for a practical webinar focused on how nonprofit leaders can thoughtfully rethink programmatic and organizational structures to align mission impact with financial health: https://bit.ly/4rowaFf

“Being a part of this program has given me the confidence and the voice to say…I am becoming who I want to be.” Learn how community-based youth arts programs support youth well-being. https://bit.ly/4aOcZOF

How can the legacy of an arts organization’s founding leader continue into its future, and why does preserving that history matter for future growth? A new ethnographic study of the @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social explores these questions. https://bit.ly/4aLBi0N

How do cultural traditions survive across generations? A full-day symposium + concert on the ring shout explores just that—featuring Wallace grantee, the McIntosh County Shouters. Register here for the free event on 4/3 in NYC: https://bit.ly/4c8jgXe

“We need society to better understand the value of youth programs and the value of keeping them strong. Because they do things that no other institutions in the country do.” https://bit.ly/4qLaTWn

Youth arts programs do more than teach artistic skills. In this video, lead researcher Kylie Peppler explains what a new study reveals about the long-term outcomes of community-based youth arts programs. https://bit.ly/3NlAebl

Securing community members’ trust is a particularly complex process for newcomer organizations serving communities of color, according to a new brief. https://bit.ly/4qz5nWe

On April 3, Columbia University will host a symposium + concert on the ring shout—one of the oldest African American performance traditions—featuring Wallace grantee the McIntosh County Shouters. Register here: https://bit.ly/4c8jgXe

How can OST intermediaries better support grassroots organizations and elevate community voice? Family League of Baltimore is showing what that approach looks like in practice: https://bit.ly/3ZMVoBz

Sustainable funding, a supported youth workforce, and evidence-based practices are key to strengthening OST programs across programs, people, and practices. Learn more from leaders at @airinforms.bsky.social and the National Afterschool Association. https://bit.ly/3ZpkdUb

New research from RAND finds educator turnover is declining from pandemic-era highs and nearing prepandemic levels, though disparities, especially in urban districts, persist. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41pDp53

A new report details how Portland Public Schools engaged principal supervisors and coaches in redesigning coaching systems and developing a new supervisory rubric that promotes student-centered school leadership. https://bit.ly/4qNbMxT

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

A recent collaboration between Theater Mu and Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project brought audiences together in St. Paul for a screening of documentaries by queer Asian filmmakers—stories that explore identity, migration, and resistance. https://bit.ly/3NHYWmk

What does it take to build lasting relationships with theatre audiences today? The Bridge, a new podcast from Theatre Communications, explores how theatres are experimenting with new models, rethinking belonging, and more. https://bit.ly/4rjYvfL