How can funders reach the community-rooted arts orgs often left out of traditional grantmaking? In this podcast, grantees in Wallace’s Advancing Well-being in the Arts initiative join Wallace’s VP of the arts to discuss bridging gaps in arts funding. https://bit.ly/47EQyeF

When young people participate in community-based arts programs, the benefits can last a lifetime. But how can that impact be understood in the long term? Kylie Peppler & @ucirvine.bsky.social explore this question in a new report. https://bit.ly/4nVMLhH

States across the country are investing in summer learning programs & creating spaces where young people build confidence, connection & community. Explore how statewide partnerships are helping make high-quality summer learning accessible to more students: https://bit.ly/3WhHzto

“Anybody who has had adolescents in their lives knows that it’s like this chrysalis moment when a young person suddenly is metamorphosing into their future selves.” https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2

The pandemic years proved that districts & states could act boldly to address students’ needs in a time of crisis. Can they continue to prioritize summer as a critical time for learning, growth, and connection? https://bit.ly/3WhHzto

New #youtharts research by @ucirvine.bsky.social#youthartsand Kylie Peppler introduces a taxonomy of outcomes to better capture and communicate the value of youth arts participation. https://bit.ly/3JUigLk

“These reports suggest that community-based art programs may provide a unique environment for developing relationships that can ultimately help young people navigate an unpredictable road ahead.” https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo

“When we discuss the importance of summer learning, we really are discussing ways to promote equity, create opportunity, and build community.” https://bit.ly/3WhHzto

New #AA3PM data finds that affordability, accessibility, and availability are key barriers to participation in afterschool opportunities. Learn what challenges exist for families: https://bit.ly/47nwIV3

From Taekwondo to salsa dancing with his daughter, Wallace’s new president brings discipline, joy, and connection to everything he does. Get to know Jean S. Desravines beyond his resume. https://bit.ly/4r7Wh46

Wallace’s VP of research discusses how our new Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents initiative aims to strengthen positive youth development opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2

Start planning your 2026 #summerlearning program now! In her latest article, Education Northwest’s chief research officer Allison Crean Davis reminds us that summer learning = opportunity for students, teachers, & communities. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0

Strong principals matter. See how districts redefined the supervisor role to help school leaders strengthen teaching and learning. https://bit.ly/47nveKR

New data from the #AA3PM report is here! Dive into the state of afterschool for children and families across the country: https://bit.ly/4okGj4N

2 recent reports show how youth arts programs nurture creativity, belonging & confidence. Learn more about the research and what’s next for Wallace’s youth arts work, which will further explore how programs support connection & growth. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo

Out-of-school-time intermediaries stepped up during the pandemic to support youth, building a strong foundation for advocacy. Today, they’re building on that foundation with new strategies to create lasting change for young people. https://bit.ly/4pV9Nrx

In this op-ed, Education Northwest’s chief research officer Allison Crean Davis encourages prompt action from state leaders to ensure districts, schools & local partners have the time, funding, and guidance to ensure students continue to learn and advance during summer 2026. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0

While the short-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs are well documented, there has been less focus on long-range outcomes. This new framework assesses the lasting impacts of involvement in youth arts programs: https://bit.ly/3JRUWOj

What do salsa dancing and Sunday brunch have to do with leadership? For Wallace’s new president Jean S. Desravines, they’re key to staying grounded and connected. https://bit.ly/4r7Wh46

Hear from Wallace’s VP of research about why adolescence is a critical moment for development and how our new #youthdevelopment initiative aims to help strengthen career exploration opportunities for adolescents. https://bit.ly/4rbFbm2

"Research has shown that the arts can be a powerful context for young people's learning and personal development," says Wallace’s vice president of research. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo

The University of Pittsburgh is looking for students to join the nation’s only EdD program in out-of-school learning! Deadline for application is Feb 1st. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4pjLceu

What happens when schools & community orgs move from crisis response to true partnership? Ask Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools—they're tackling absenteeism, mental health & family engagement together. https://bit.ly/47M3a3s

New #youtharts research by @ucirvine.bsky.social#youthartsand Kylie Peppler introduces a taxonomy of outcomes to better capture and communicate the value of youth arts participation. https://bit.ly/3JUigLk

Newark Public Schools developed deep relationships with community organizations early in the school year to tailor #summerlearning opportunities to students’ needs. The result? Students thrive! Learn more in this summer snapshot. https://bit.ly/4ghDIFQ

When young people participate in community-based arts programs, the benefits can last a lifetime. But how can that impact be understood in the long term? Kylie Peppler & @ucirvine.bsky.social explore this question in a new report. https://bit.ly/4nVMLhH

Principals matter. But how much do they matter for student outcomes? Wallace’s VP of research explains why new analyses are refining our understanding—and why leadership measurement must go beyond test scores. https://bit.ly/4mykME0

“Summer is not just a time. It is a tool for providing evidence-based, adaptable learning programs.” Education Northwest's Allison Crean Davis shares 4 ways states can lead now to make summer 2026 a success for students and educators. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0 #summerlearning

Read about how Cleveland’s MyCom and Tulsa’s Opp Project are making the case for out-of-school-time programs that support the whole child. https://bit.ly/4pV9Nrx

Does an audience’s distance from a performing arts venue affect whether or not they will attend a live event? If distance is a factor, can organizations do anything to entice audiences from further away? Read more in a new brief: https://bit.ly/49q9Rtf

From early planning to soliciting student and family feedback, Rochester Public Schools continues to improve and elevate its “Summer of Discovery” program to better meet students’ needs. Learn more about the district's vision for summer in this new report. https://bit.ly/4phwKEH

“The reality is that for many artists, the dream of sustaining a creative career now comes with steep odds: volatile income, limited benefits and few protections against technological or market shocks.” https://bit.ly/47lxIsL

How can funders reach the community-rooted arts orgs often left out of traditional grantmaking? In this podcast, grantees in Wallace’s Advancing Well-being in the Arts initiative join Wallace’s VP of the arts to discuss bridging gaps in arts funding. https://bit.ly/47EQyeF

Seattle Public Schools’ “Year-Long Excellence Squad” is dedicated to integrating #summerlearning beyond the traditional school year. See how the district has made year-round learning a reality in this Summer Snapshot. https://bit.ly/487KgVd

How can principal supervisors best support school leaders? Read some lessons from six districts who shifted the role from oversight to instructional support. https://bit.ly/47nveKR

Wallace’s VP of the arts chats with leaders from Mid-Atlantic Arts, Creative West, and South Arts about how collaboration, trust, and flexibility can help reshape #arts philanthropy. Listen here: https://bit.ly/47EQyeF

New #AA3PM data finds that affordability, accessibility, and availability are key barriers to participation in afterschool opportunities. Learn what challenges exist for families: https://bit.ly/47nwIV3

Lessons from Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools show how shared goals, consistent communication, and trust can transform crisis-driven teamwork into sustainable systems of support for youth and families. https://bit.ly/47Oo16f

DYK that young people spend more than 80% of time learning outside of school? Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents will invest in communities to strengthen out-of-school time and career exploration opportunities for youth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46Uiidp

Congrats to Lisa Willis of Cave Canem! She’ll be leading a workshop in Johannesburg on Magnitude and Bond, a first-of-its-kind field study on Black literary arts orgs that provide programming, services & networks of support to the literary community. https://bit.ly/4nR0XZf

States across the country are investing in summer learning programs & creating spaces where young people build confidence, connection & community. Explore how statewide partnerships are helping make high-quality summer learning accessible to more students: https://bit.ly/3WhHzto

The third report in Metro NYU's Summer Snapshot series with FHI 360 highlights the importance of organized leadership, early annual planning, and tailored student programs to maximize #summerlearning for students. https://bit.ly/4pn6Kbh

Read about how Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools are proving schools & out-of-school-time organizations are stronger together. https://bit.ly/3JappH7

New research shows students who receive explicit SEL instruction see gains in academics — up to 6.3 percentile points in reading and 3.8 in math. https://bit.ly/4okhDty

#Summerlearning isn’t an afterthought, it’s a launchpad for student success. With strong leadership and cross-departmental teamwork, school districts can turn summer into a season of learning and fun. Learn more in a new report: https://bit.ly/4nholiQ

New data shows that parents recognize the benefits of afterschool, from keeping kids safe to helping them build new skills. #AA3PM #afterschool https://bit.ly/47nwIV3

“Summer is not just a time. It is a tool for providing evidence-based, adaptable learning programs.” Education Northwest's Allison Crean Davis shares 4 ways states can lead now to make summer 2026 a success for students and educators. https://bit.ly/4oLnub0 #summerlearning

“These reports suggest that community-based art programs may provide a unique environment for developing relationships that can ultimately help young people navigate an unpredictable road ahead.” https://bit.ly/4gWmmyo

What happens when schools & community orgs move from crisis response to true partnership? Ask Chattanooga 2.0 and Hamilton County Schools—they're tackling absenteeism, mental health & family engagement together. https://bit.ly/47M3a3s

National data show students’ learning has declined in reading & stalled in math since the pandemic. But new research shows that when schools set aside time for SEL, students’ GPAs & test scores in both subjects rise significantly. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4okhDty