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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

StrongNonprofits Toolkit Resources to strengthen your nonprofit financial management

New resources for nonprofits navigating uncertainty: free support from Nonprofit GPS + scenario planning tools to help assess risk and model strategic options. Explore the tools: https://bit.ly/4jYDqFM

Building strong school leaders who are prepared to lead effectively and advance educational equity takes effort. A new report highlights how eight urban school districts are designing unique strategies aligned to their local contexts. https://bit.ly/4qcAirb

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

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

Summer’s on The Mind Research-backed practices for jumpstarting your summer learning program

Planning summer learning now pays off later. Research links early planning to smoother programs and improved student outcomes. Explore 8 key practices for elementary districts: https://bit.ly/3YDWy20

We spoke with leaders from @airinforms.bsky.social and the National Afterschool Association about how the #OST field has evolved and ways it can continue to grow—within three core areas: programs, people, and practices. https://bit.ly/3ZpkdUb

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

“Across the country, providers, partners, and advocates increasingly recognize that investing in both youth and the professionals who make these experiences possible is essential to youth success.” https://bit.ly/3ZpkdUb

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

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

Can the Youth Development Sector Accelerate Communities' Cradle-to-Career Goals? A new, multiyear initiative hopes to help produce evidence and fill gaps around what adolescents need—and how communities can help them

“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

To address historical challenges in retaining diverse and effective school leaders, Fresno Unified School District created affinity groups designed to promote belonging and support for leaders of color. Learn more in a recent report: https://bit.ly/3OcBn4P

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

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

“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

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

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

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

Family League of Baltimore is building on lessons learned during the pandemic to deepen its engagement with its community in service of an important goal: to build a more equitable future where young people will thrive. https://bit.ly/4qRYsZ3

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

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

A Community-Powered Approach to Out-of-School-Time Programs How Baltimore is harnessing community partnerships and engaging local voices to expand OST opportunities for young people

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

What does equity-centered leadership development look like? A new report examines practical solutions from eight school districts that adapted leadership development strategies to local needs. https://bit.ly/3Z2Z2XR

Summer’s on The Mind Research-backed practices for jumpstarting your summer learning program

Planning summer learning now pays off later. Research links early planning to smoother programs and improved student outcomes. Explore 8 key practices for elementary districts: https://bit.ly/3YDWy20

Can the Youth Development Sector Accelerate Communities' Cradle-to-Career Goals? A new, multiyear initiative hopes to help produce evidence and fill gaps around what adolescents need—and how communities can help them

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

A Community-Powered Approach to Out-of-School-Time Programs How Baltimore is harnessing community partnerships and engaging local voices to expand OST opportunities for young people

Family League of Baltimore is building on lessons learned during the pandemic to deepen its engagement with its community in service of an important goal: to build a more equitable future where young people will thrive. https://bit.ly/4qRYsZ3

StrongNonprofits Toolkit Resources to strengthen your nonprofit financial management

New resources for nonprofits navigating uncertainty: free support from Nonprofit GPS + scenario planning tools to help assess risk and model strategic options. Explore the tools: https://bit.ly/4jYDqFM

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

To address historical challenges in retaining diverse and effective school leaders, Fresno Unified School District created affinity groups designed to promote belonging and support for leaders of color. Learn more in a recent report: https://bit.ly/3OcBn4P