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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: bit.ly/4eC1e1i
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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. bit.ly/4fqKPNG
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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. bit.ly/4dGXV6Y
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How are districts sustaining #summerlearning programs in a climate of funding uncertainty? By diversifying their funding streams. A new brief from @metronyu shares what this means and how 13 districts did it. bit.ly/4to7JsN
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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. bit.ly/4dGXV6Y
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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. bit.ly/4to7JsN
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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. bit.ly/4fqKPNG
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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. bit.ly/4ttg3be
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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. bit.ly/4doxQcJ
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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. bit.ly/4wXWBpi
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Tradition can be a force for innovation. A new brief explores how Ragamala Dance Company creates evolving, multidisciplinary work rooted in Bharatanatyam. bit.ly/4w6O5nq
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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: bit.ly/4nobHQl
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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. bit.ly/3NlAebl
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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: bit.ly/3Pxx853
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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. bit.ly/4wXWBpi
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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. bit.ly/4eC1e1i
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A new brief looks at how an organization’s leadership model prioritizes staff’s artistry and creative development while supporting well-being. bit.ly/4nobHQl
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How are districts sustaining their #summerlearning momentum? Explore the strategies 13 districts are using in this new research brief from @metronyu bit.ly/4to7JsN
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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: bit.ly/437ZBle
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What does it really take to support principals? @MCELLeaders highlights several shifts districts can make to better support school leaders: bit.ly/4f4SwZC
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