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With the expiration of ESSER funds, out-of-school programs—key beneficiaries of federal stimulus dollars—may be at risk of disinvestment in schools nationwide. Emma Banay points to the irreplaceable role high-quality out-of-school-time programs play in children's holistic development, calling for school, district, and state leaders to prioritize these programs as more than a nice-to-have.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, one out of every four students—or even more—have been considered chronically absent in U.S. school systems. To combat the growing absenteeism crisis, a new study from the Ad Council Research Institute, funded by Overdeck Family Foundation, provides guidance for how school leaders, educators, community partners, and others can more effectively encourage families to send their children to school on a consistent basis.
Our funding will support five studies designed to produce data and research that collectively inform the work of policymakers and practitioners in the hope of increasing student attendance from Pre-K to high school.
In Q2 2024, our foundation awarded 34 grants totaling over $14 million. Here, we highlight just some of the direct impact and ecosystem organizations we’re proud to support this quarter.