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Researchers from the University of Wisconsin - Madison will discuss their paper on the contributions of community representatives to district-wide efforts to advance equity in schools as well as the framework they developed. Attend the #AERA2025 session: tinyurl.com/23qn3p8k

Youth-serving professionals are the heart of thriving communities. A new report highlights the strengths they bring and challenges they face, from career pathways to well-being. #HeartOfAfterschool bit.ly/42q5YRf

Join us in welcoming our new president, Jean S. Desravines. He’ll build on the foundation’s legacy as a catalyst of scalable and sustainable impact for communities nationwide. bit.ly/4jO792S

According to a recent study, school leaders focus on providing equal access to rigorous instruction & removing barriers to learning, while also emphasizing student voice, identity & agency. Join the #AERA2025 session to learn more. tinyurl.com/27wn4zk4

Foundations play a key role in research production, dissemination & use. This research team unpacks insights from interviews w/ foundation staff, researchers & partners at one foundation. #AERA2025 tinyurl.com/235tke23

Research on Wallace’s Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative investigates the capacity of educational organizations involved in #principalprep programs to enhance idea diffusion & collaboration.Learn more at #AERA2025. tinyurl.com/2ybbh55q

At #AERA25, researchers from the University of Colorado - Boulder discuss their paper which offers an expansive model of succession planning attentive to context, culture, and history for continuity of diverse leaders in communities of color. tinyurl.com/256k4jqs

A vocal champion for leadership development can set the tone for the value of long-lasting #principalpipelines, according to recent research. Learn more about the ways districts are planning for the future of their pipelines: bit.ly/4c4krp3

Gina Warner, CEO of the National Afterschool Association, says #afterschool is a space where kids can try new things and take risks they wouldn’t take at school. “Afterschool is still a place where kids can fail, without consequence.” bit.ly/4jCB7Hu

A growing number of U.S. states and charter networks are using in-person school visits to assess quality through classroom observations and interviews. Maryland’s approach could be a model for other states looking to do the same. bit.ly/4lOyhQP

A new report identifies five actions taken by a diverse group of states to grow #summerlearning and enrichment opportunities for students. Read it here: bit.ly/3DVZ9Nw

“Every moment, every word we say to students, matters.” Timisha Barnes-Jones, chief of staff WS/FC Schools, highlights the importance of uplifting students’ dreams and aspirations and providing them with the tools and skills to build successful futures. bit.ly/4lH71nA

Youth-serving professionals face stress, burnout, and compensation challenges, yet they remain committed to their work. Read about their experiences and what changes they’d recommend in the Power of Us Workforce Survey report by AIR: bit.ly/3RZ2Wxv

DYK: 62% of youth-serving professionals first joined the field due to a sense of purpose. Their passion powers positive outcomes for young people nationwide. Read more in the #PowerofUsSurvey report from American Institutes for Research: bit.ly/4d21ofO

Adequate pay for #OST professionals = better care for kids. Wallace’s VP of research on a forthcoming study & tool that will help identify gaps between what it costs to fund high-quality #OST programs and the funding currently available: bit.ly/3D87ZI5 #afterschool

#Afterschool is where children grow confidence, curiosity, and community. But with pandemic relief funds gone, thousands in Cleveland — and millions nationwide — are losing access. bit.ly/4jCB7Hu

Join DBASSE May 1 for a webinar discussing the release of a new report exploring the future of youth development and the role of out-of-school time (OST) programs. Register: bit.ly/4jQnqnH #YouthDevelopment #OST #Education

Join DBASSE May 1 for a webinar discussing the release of a new report exploring the future of youth development and the role of out-of-school time (OST) programs. Register: bit.ly/4jQnqnH #YouthDevelopment #OST #Education

Increased federal funding due to COVID-19 put a spotlight on #summerlearning as a tool to address pandemic-related learning loss. See how states took action and discovered a new role in supporting local #summerlearning programs nationwide. bit.ly/4hzp3p6

School quality reviews—featuring classroom observations, focus groups, and published reports—are being used in states like Maryland & Colorado. Learn more about this qualitative assessment strategy and how it can help provide a holistic picture of schools. bit.ly/4lOyhQP