School Readiness
Create strong foundations for early learning.
Perspectives
Making Afterschool & Summer Programs More Affordable for Millions of Families
How nonprofit providers, policymakers, and philanthropy can expand access to and affordability of out-of-school time programs.
Our Predictions for 2026
Each year, our team gathers to reflect on what the data, our grantees, and our partners are telling us about where education is headed.
Science Scores Are Down. But We Know What Would Improve Them.
Emma Banay, Christine Cunningham, and James Ryan call for investment in K-12 inquiry-based science learning that is active, relevant, and engaging.
Missing Key to Student Engagement: Teachers’ Time
Jessica Fredston-Hermann shares practices school and district leaders can use to help teachers reclaim time to foster deeper student engagement and improve outcomes.
The Science of Reading and Play Go Hand-in-Hand. Schools Must Make It Happen
Meghan McCormick and Carly Roberts make the case that play doesn’t have to compete with explicit reading instruction.
You’ve Paid for Tutoring. Here’s How to Make Sure It Works.
Pete Lavorini and Meghan McCormick analyze the latest tutoring research, with questions educators should consider to ensure these programs deliver on their promise.
Out-of-School Programs’ Role in Reversing Chronic Absenteeism
Emma Banay, Hedy Chang, and Jodi Grant underscore the proven impact of high-quality out-of-school-time programs on reducing school-day absences.
How to Persuade Parents to Get Students Back in School Post-Pandemic
Messaging to help K-12 parents commit to sending their children to school on a consistent basis.
Our Predictions for 2025
What we’ve seen across the education and philanthropic landscape and what we’ve learned from our peer funders and grantee partners.
ESSER Deadline Puts Out-of-School Programs on the Chopping Block. That’s a Shame
Emma Banay points to the irreplaceable role high-quality out-of-school-time programs play in children's holistic development.
