summerlearning

Planning for summer starts now! A new @WallaceFdn article shares research-backed practices districts can use to launch strong, engaging summer learning programs — from early planning to staffing, attendance, and program design. Read it here: wallacefoundation.org/resource/artic…

SAVE THE DATE for our annual Summer Planning Bootcamp on April 17! Register here: bit.ly/4cVAvvJ #SummerLearning #OutOfSchoolTime #Education #YouthDevelopment

Registration is open bit.ly/4cVAvvJSave for our annual, virtual, free of charge Summer Planning Bootcamp on April 17 from 12 - 2:30 PM EST. Learn from leading education, youth development experts, & award-winning programs!

A new @WallaceFdn brief looks at Texas — and how funding, planning tools, technical assistance, and research-based design principles are helping districts build high-quality summer learning opportunities. Read more: bit.ly/3E4iTym

A new @WallaceFdn report shares practical strategies — from working with professional teaching artists to creating inspiring spaces and expanding access for more young people. Read the report: bit.ly/4049bnq

Great energy at the Afterschool Leadership Conference & Kansas City Out-of-School Time Summit! Brodrick Clarke delivered a powerful keynote and led dynamic trainings to strengthen program planning, engagement, and positive youth development for summer and OST programs.

A new @WallaceFdn report explores how summer & afterschool providers collect and use data to strengthen youth development, from social-emotional growth to program quality. Read more: bit.ly/3ZwAW85

Thank you to the hundreds of senior-level, multi-sector education and civic leaders from across the US who attended our recent Summer Solutions Leadership Forum in Alabama. Stay tuned for fresh ideas and strategies shared at the Forum! youtu.be/UQWYG4BF1bg

New research from @WallaceFdn shows how states across the country are expanding access to high-quality summer learning — and why it matters for academic growth, well-being, and engagement. Read on: bit.ly/42PWMX5

This afternoon’s plenary focused on Policy Levers & Public Engagement! We explored how policy, partnerships, and public engagement can drive meaningful impact in summer learning and local communities. #NSLA #SummerLearning #SummerForAll

Welcome to Day 3 of #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum! We kicked off the final day with a powerful Morning Plenary, Community Partnerships for Impact, where leaders explored how bold collaboration can transform youth development. #NSLA #SummerLearning #SummerForAll

That’s a wrap on Day 2 of #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum! From morning activations and plenaries to afternoon deep dives, today was packed with bold ideas and powerful conversations. #NSLA #SummerLearning #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum #SummerForAll

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum! The State of Summer in Alabama and Around the U.S. Plenary and National Summer Learning Book Award recipient Pablo Cartaya were among this evening’s highlights. #SummerLearning #SummerForAll #NSLA

Day 1 of our #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum is here! We kicked things off with a Train the Trainer workshop led by Brodrick Clarke, our Vice President of Youth Development and Training. Brodrick is available throughout the year to help partners elevate their programs!

🎨 Don’t miss it! Jan 26–Feb 1, 2026 is #CrayolaCreativityWeek—a FREE, weeklong virtual celebration of how Color Inspires Creativity. Celebs, hands-on activities, daily giveaways & student art in the spotlight. Register today: bit.ly/3JOEzBv

Calling all parents, teachers, and students! Don't miss #CrayolaCreativityWeek! Register today so you don't miss out: bit.ly/3JOEzBv

Happy New Year! We’re excited to welcome education, nonprofit, and civic leaders to our Summer Solutions Leadership Forum in Fairhope, AL to help close America’s summer opportunity gap. Join us here: bit.ly/4p7OAZA #KeepKidsLearning #SummerForAll

Is your summer program making a big impact for kids and communities? Apply now for the 2026 NSLA & New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Awards: bit.ly/44h0Vmw

NSLA is working to close America’s summer opportunity gap by 2030. Your support can help change life trajectories for millions of students across the country. Donate today to help more students access high-quality summer learning experiences every year: bit.ly/3MWYrEi

NSLA visited 75 summer programs in 2025! Our recap shares highlights, lessons learned, and more: bit.ly/3Kt3085